Intended for the absolute beginner, Introducing Phonetics and Phonology requires no
previous background in linguistics, phonetics or phonology. Starting with a grounding in …

An invaluable glossary of significant language and linguistic terms and concepts designed
for students of English Language and Linguistics. The book also provides a very useful …

The Poetics of Science Fiction uniquely uses the science of linguistics to explore the literary
universe of science fiction. Developing arguments about specific texts and movements …

Assuming no prior knowledge, books in the series offer an accessible overview of the
subject, with activities, study questions, sample analyses, commentaries and key readings …

Written by eminent linguist David Nunan, this concise text immerses readers in the complex,
curious and continually evolving phenomenon that is at the centre of everything we do …

Ideal for those who are starting a degree in English language or linguistics, this textbook
covers all the basic knowledge and tools of analysis students need for studying language. It …

Filled with real examples of the way people use English in different contexts, The Routledge
Dictionary of English Language Studies is an indispensable guide to the richness and …

Inglês: The present investigation deals with the use of war-inspired terminology in live
football commentary. As shown by a sample of written minute-by-minute match reports from …

Novel is one of the mediums of non-verbal communication that the author wishes to convey
to the reader. Through the reading of this novel, the reader can experience a wide range of …

Stress is one of the key suprasegmentals in English sound system. It plays an important role
in intelligibility and comprehensibility. However, stress often poses problems for Chinese …