David Crystal brings linguistics alive in these specially recorded lectures. Six
30 minute lectures, divided into two parts for flexibility of use in lectures
and virtual learning environments, cover all the key topics in an introductory
English Language/Linguistics course: * Language, communication and pragmatics *
Language structure: semantics; grammar * The mode of transmission: speech;
writing * Language in use: temporal variation * Language in use: regional,
social and personal variation Language and discourse This is the essential
resource for all beginning students of English Language, Linguistics and English
as a Second Language. Companion Website -- www.routledge.com/davidcrystal The
companion website includes substantial supporting material such as: * Bonus
extra