The Longman Writer: Rhetoric, Reader, Handbook is a comprehensive resource designed to support students through the entire writing process—from invention and organization to style, grammar, and mechanics. The book combines instruction in rhetorical modes with extensive readings and a detailed grammar handbook. It emphasizes practical guidance on writing clear, well-organized essays and res…
A groundbreaking work in cognitive linguistics, this book argues that metaphor is fundamental to human thought and shapes how we understand the world. It introduces the concept of conceptual metaphor and its influence on language, behavior, and culture.
An Introduction to Sociolinguistics by Ronald Wardhaugh provides a comprehensive overview of the study of language in its social context. The book explores how language varies and changes in different social settings and what these variations reveal about society. Key topics include language and identity, dialects, multilingualism, language and gender, pidgins and creoles, code-switching, langu…
Designed for high-intermediate to advanced ESL students, this reader introduces learners to classic and contemporary American short stories. Includes pre-reading activities, vocabulary exercises, and comprehension questions.
This updated second edition of Hudson's classic introduction to sociolinguistics provides a comprehensive overview of the interaction between language and society. Topics include multilingualism, speech communities, variation, and the relationship between linguistic and social structures.
This practical book introduces future and current teachers to all aspects of teaching writing, from methods to motivate and engage students to strategies for evaluating their work. It blends the best practices of process writing and product approaches to offer a balanced view of instruction.
An educational textbook designed to develop literature appreciation and language skills in students through diverse stories and poems.
This textbook offers an in-depth introduction to psycholinguistics, focusing on language comprehension, production, and acquisition. Michael Garman discusses the interface between psychology and linguistics, providing both theoretical insights and empirical findings, making it suitable for students of linguistics, psychology, and cognitive science.
This annual volume provides a comprehensive survey of the year's scholarly work in modern language and literature studies across major European languages.
This book provides a thorough introduction to the origins and structure of English words. It covers topics such as the influence of Latin and Greek on English, morphological processes like derivation and compounding, and historical changes in vocabulary and word formation. Designed for students of linguistics and English language, it includes exercises and examples throughout.