The Understanding Language series provides approachable, yet authoritative, introductions to all ...

Introducing English Grammar introduces readers to the methodology and terminology needed to analy...

Many words and expressions are viewed as 'taboo', such as those used to describe sex, our bodies ...

This volume gives a detailed overview of the varieties of English spoken in the Pacific and Austr...

If the English language is a glorious garden, filled with exotic hybrids and the continuing tradi...

introduces readers to the methodology and terminology needed to analyse English sentences. Writte...

Understanding Language Change offers a complete introduction to historical linguistics. The book ...

Many words and expressions are viewed as 'taboo', such as those used to describe sex, our bodies ...

Kate Burridge provides an entertaining look at 'unacceptable' words, phrases and pronunciations i...

English is the most creative, changeable and imaginative of languages. Some words are invented to...

An engaging introduction to human language and the role of linguistics in understanding its funda...

This collection highlights the adaptability of English in contact with other languages, cultures ...

English is the most creative, changeable and imaginative of languages. Some words are invented to...

This collection highlights the adaptability of English in contact with other languages, cultures ...