Language Workbooks
About the Book Series
Routledge Language Workbooks provide absolute beginners with practical introductions to core areas of language study. Books in the series provide comprehensive coverage of the area as well as a basis for further investigation. Each Language Workbook guides the reader through the subject using 'hands-on' language analysis, equipping them with the basic analytical skills needed to handle a wide range of data. Written in a clear and simple style, with all technical concepts fully explained, Language Workbooks can be used for independent study or as part of a taught class. Language Workbooks:
- teach through 'hands-on' language analysis, exercises with answer keys
- give a balanced insight into basic linguistic theory
- apply basic analytical skills to a wide range of data
- explain all technical concepts clearly and simply
- are written by experienced teachers in the field.
English Spelling
1st Edition
By Edward Carney
August 07, 1997
English Spelling explores the rules and conventions on which present-day English spelling is based.This Language Workbook:* Examines how speech-sounds map onto each other* Explores the extent to which words sound identical or look identical* Analyzes various kinds of spelling mistakes* Looks at the...
Text and Discourse Analysis
1st Edition
By Raphael Salkie
September 25, 1995
A practical, `user-friendly' guide to the issues and methods associated with text and discourse analysis. Text and Discourse Analysis: * examines a wide variety of authentic texts including news stories, adverts, novels, official forms, instruction manuals and textbooks* contains numerous practical...
Word Meaning
1st Edition
By Richard Hudson
June 13, 1995
In Word Meaning, Richard Hudson introduces readers to the techniques of lexical semantic analysis.Word Meaning:* is based on a problem-solving approach to language* introduces readers to the technical terminology and basic principles associated with the analysis of word meaning* shows students how ...
Style
1st Edition
By John Haynes
June 09, 1995
In Style, John Haynes provides a lively introduction to the study of expression in relation to meaning. Style: * introduces readers to the key areas in the study of style through practical exercises* encourages an interest in and sensitivity to words and structures* enables students to recognize ...
Language Change
1st Edition
By R L Trask
July 13, 1994
In Language Change , R. L. Trask uses data from English and other languages to introduce the concepts central to language change. Language Change: covers the most frequent types of language change and how languages are born and die uses data-based exercises to show how languages change looks ...