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Australian English Pronunciation and Transcription, 2nd EditionFelicity Cox, Janet Fletcher 9781316639269 AUD $ 91.95 / NZD $ 99.95 Australian English Pronunciation and Transcription is the first textbook to clearly describe Australian English speech patterns. Now in its second edition, this ground-breaking work addresses speech production characteristics and provides detailed instruction in both phonetic and phonemic transcription of the dialect. Each chapter features practical exercises to allow readers to develop skills and test their knowledge as they progress through the text. |
The Study of Language, 7th EditionGeorge Yule 9781108730709 AUD $ 49.95 / NZD $ 53.95 This bestselling textbook provides an engaging and user-friendly introduction to the study of language. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, Yule presents information in bite-sized sections, clearly explaining the major concepts in linguistics and all the key elements of language. This seventh edition has been revised and updated throughout, with substantial changes to the chapters on phonetics and semantics, and forty new study questions. |
For the Love of Language, 2nd EditionKate Burridge, Tonya N. Stebbins 9781108701013 AUD $ 114.95 / NZD $ 124.95 For the Love of Language: An Introduction to Linguistics is a comprehensive and engaging introduction to human language and the role of linguistics in understanding its fundamental design, acquisition and functions. Replete with case studies and examples from Australia, New Zealand and around the world, this text offers a thorough introduction to core topics including the structure and meaning of words, the systems that organise language, strategies for learning about language, the evolution of language, and the function of language as a complex social resource. |
How Languages Work, 2nd EditionCarol Genetti 9781108454513 AUD $ 78.95 / NZD $ 85.95 Language is a sophisticated tool which we use to communicate in a multitude of ways. Updated and expanded in its second edition, this book introduces language and linguistics - presenting language in all its amazing complexity while systematically guiding you through the basics.
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The Cambridge Dictionary of LinguisticsKeith Brown, Jim Miller 9780521747455 AUD $ 52.95 / NZD $ 57.95 The Cambridge Dictionary of Linguistics provides concise and clear definitions of all the terms any undergraduate or graduate student is likely to encounter in the study of linguistics and English language or in other degrees involving linguistics, such as modern languages, media studies and translation.
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PhoneticsRatree Wayland 9781108407076 AUD $ 45.95 / NZD $ 49.95 This book offers the most comprehensive and accessible coverage of the three areas of phonetics: articulatory, acoustic, and auditory or speech perception. Students without a linguistics background can be daunted by phonetics, so clear language is used to define linguistics and phonetics concepts with examples and illustrations to ensure understanding.
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Key Questions in Second Language AcquisitionBill VanPatten, Megan Smith, Alessandro G. Benati 9781108708173 AUD $ 45.95 / NZD $ 49.95 This highly accessible introductory textbook carefully explores the main issues that have driven the field of second language acquisition research. Intended for students with little or no background in linguistics or psycholinguistics, it explains important linguistic concepts, and how and why they are relevant to second language acquisition. Topics are presented via a 'key questions' structure that enables the reader to understand how these questions have motivated research in the field. It provides a complete package for any introductory course on second language acquisition.
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Key Questions in Language TeachingAlessandro G. Benati 9781108441407 AUD $ 45.95 / NZD $ 49.95 Grounded in research, theory and empirical evidence, the textbook provides students, practitioners and teachers with a complete introductory course in language teaching. Written in a clear and user-friendly style, and avoiding use of jargon, the book draws upon real-life teaching experiences and scenarios to provide practical advice. A glossary of key terms, questions for discussion and further reading suggestions are included. The book is perfectly suited to language teaching modules on English language, TESOL and applied linguistics courses. |
Prosodic Patterns in English ConversationNigel G. Ward 9781316633618 AUD $ 41.95 / NZD $ 45.95 Language is more than words: it includes the prosodic features and patterns that we use, subconsciously, to frame meanings and achieve our goals in our interaction with others. Here, Nigel G. Ward explains how we do this, going beyond intonation to show how pitch, timing, intensity and voicing properties combine to form meaningful temporal configurations: prosodic constructions. Bringing together new findings and hitherto-scattered observations from phonetic and pragmatic studies, this book describes over twenty common prosodic patterns in English conversation.
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