Kuiper, Koenraad,

An introduction to English language : word, sound, and sentence / Koenraad Kuiper and W. Scott Allan. - Second edition. - xx, 365 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: What is a Language? -- Words -- The Form and Function of Words -- Word Meanings and Vocabularies -- Sounds -- Speech Sounds -- The Phonology of English -- Syllables and Suprasegmentals -- Sentences -- The Structure of Simple Sentences -- Complex Syntax. Ch. 1. Pt. 1. Ch. 2. Ch. 3. Pt. 2. Ch. 4. Ch. 5. Ch. 6. Pt. 3. Ch. 7. Ch. 8.

"An Introduction to English Language is carefully designed as a course book for either group or individual study, and it remains the essential text for students and teachers of English language and introductory linguistics."--BOOK JACKET.

0333984641 9780333984642

2003054920


English language
English language--Problems, exercises, etc.
English language--Textbooks for foreign speakers.
Linguistics.

PE124 / .K85 2004

420.18