基本説明
This popular introductory textbook is written in a lively and interactive style, based around three core topics of linguistic study; word sound and sentence. The 3rd edition has been fully revised and now has a multimedia companion website containg, quizzes, audio clips and Powerpoint movie lectures to aid study.
Full Description
This successful introductory coursebook for students and teachers of English presupposes no prior knowledge of the sounds, words, sentences and meanings of English. The third edition features more on the varieties of English and now has a companion website containing quizzes, mp3 audio clips and Powerpoint movie lectures to aid study.
Contents
Preface to the Third Edition Preface to the Second Edition Preface to the First Edition Acknowledgements Abbreviations and Symbols The International Phonetic Alphabet Introduction: What is a Language? PART I: WORDS The Form and Function of Words Word Meanings and Vocabularies PART II: SOUNDS Speech Sounds The Phonology of English Syllables and Suprasegmentals PART III: SENTENCES The Structure of Simple Sentences Complex Syntax Further Exercises Glossary Further Reading Electronic Resources Answers to Exercises Index
