Understanding language : a basic course in linguistics

A guide to language and linguistics, requiring no prior knowledge of the field. It covers topics such as: language acquisition; speech sounds; the make-up of words; grammar; meaning; communication; the history of English; language variation and change; and, language and technology

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Winkler, Elizabeth Grace (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Continuum , c2012
Edition:2nd ed
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