Language The Basics

Language: The Basics provides a concise introduction to the study of language. Written in an engaging and entertaining style, it encourages the reader to think about the way language works. New features in the second edition include: a chapter on Language in Use which introduces pragmatics, metaphor, speech and writing, and discourse analysis; a section on sign language; a glossary of key terms; expanded further reading sections. Language: The Basics provides an accessible overview of a fascinating subject. It is an essential book for all students and anyone whos ever been accused of splitting an infinitive.Trask, R. L. is the author of 'Language The Basics', published 2004 under ISBN 9780415340199 and ISBN 0415340195.