Language
the basics
by R. L. Trask
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Language: The Basics is not a textbook; it does not attempt to provide a comprehensive introduction to the subject. Instead it gently introduces beginning students and general readers to the study of language. Written in an engaging and entertaining style, this book provides an overview of the key topics and an explanation of the basic terms and ideas.
Language: The Basics encourages the reader to think about the way language works and look again at some popular misconceptions about language and what linguists do. An ideal book for all school, college and university students and an essential purchase for anyone who's been accused of splitting an infinitive.
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Language and languages, Linguistics, Language Arts, Literary Criticism, Nonfiction, Einfuhrung, Taalwetenschap, Sprache, Langage et langues, 17.01 linguistics: general, Linguistik, Taal, English language, Linguistique, Languages (study discipline), Language (general communication), Language arts & disciplines, Grammar| Edition | Availability |
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Language: The Basics (Basics (Routledge Paperback))
June 23, 2004, Routledge
in English
0415340195 9780415340199
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 185-189) and index.
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Language: The Basics provides a concise introduction to the study of language. Written in an engaging and entertaining style, it encourages the reader to think about the way language works.New features in the second edition include: a chapter on 'Language in Use' which introduces pragmatics, metaphor, speech and writing and discourse analysis a section on sign language a glossary of key terms an expanded further reading section.Language: the Basics provides an accessible overview of a fascinating subject. It is an essential book for all students and anyone who's ever been accused of splitting an infinitive.
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