This accessible and lively introduction to semantics and the multi-faceted nature of language
guides the student and non-specialist through the major ways in which the English language …

An introduction to the linguistic study of meaning, this book outlines the meaning potential
(semantics) of English and how language knowledge is put to use (pragmatics). As well as …

Introducing English Semantics is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the study
of meaning. Charles W. Kreidler presents the basic principles of this discipline. He explores …

Structure and Meaning in English is designed to help teachers of English develop an
understanding of those aspects of English which are especially relevant for learners who …

This volume is a comprehensive introduction to the study of the meaning of linguistic
expressions in English: words and sentences. In conducting the analysis, it draws on two …

Grammar and Meaning is an introduction to the study of grammar of contemporary English. It
provides an impressive survey of all the main areas of English grammar, from words through …

This book brings together my research in the linguistics of modern English, German, and
Russian over the last 30 years, updates it with the inclusion of only recently acquired data …

This lively, compact textbook introduces readers to semantics-the study of how we construct
meaning in communication. Easy to follow, and with a clear structure, it explains formal …

First published in 1959, this book aims to provide a practical introduction to semantics,
relating the critical study of language to real-life situation, with a wealth of anecdotes and …

Back for its fourth edition, this core textbook offers a clear and engaging introduction to the
building blocks of the English language, namely its words, sounds and sentences. Assuming …