Introducing Language in Use, second edition, provides a lively
and accessible introduction to the study of language and
linguistics. Drawing on a vast range of data and examples of
language in its many forms, this book provides students with the
tools they need to analyse real language in diverse contexts.
The second edition of this best-selling textbook has been fully
revised and updated with entirely new chapters on Phonology and
Sociolinguistics, two separate chapters on syntax and grammar,
completely rewritten chapters on Multilingualism, Psycholinguistics
and World Englishes, and a greater focus on corpus
linguistics."
Introducing Language in Use:
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- covers all the core areas and topics of language study,
including semiotics, communication, grammar, phonetics, phonology,
words, semantics, variety in language, history of English, world
Englishes, multilingualism, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics,
language acquisition, conversation analysis, pragmatics and
politeness
- adopts a 'how to' approach, encouraging students to apply their
knowledge as they learn it
- draws on examples of language from around the world in forms
ranging from conversation to advertising and text messaging, always
giving precedence to real language in use
- includes activities throughout the text and an extensive
glossary of terms
The book is supported by a companion website offering a wealth
of additional resources including commentaries on the activities in
the book, suggested further reading and references, links to useful
websites, more texts to analyse, additional web activities, fun
with language exercises, discussion questions and an additional
Language in Education chapter.
This is an essential coursebook for all introductory courses in
English language, communication and linguistics.
Visit the companion website at www.routledge.com/cw/merrison
"
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