English Language

This is an etymological study of the origins of the word kibosh, which has long been one of the great mysteries of the English language. This monograph is one of the most significant etymological works directed at a single phrase...

This comprehensive survey of theories, research, and methods associated with teaching composition successfully provides practicing and prospective writing teachers with the information and strategies they need to be effective and well prepared for the many challenges they will face in the classroom...

First published in 1940, this book was designed by Eric Partridge to equip students, studying for final exams at school, with the tools they needed to become successful précis-ers. The selection of literary pieces is more diverse than other preìcis books of the time and Partridge’s background as a s..

First published in 1940, this book was designed by Eric Partridge to equip students, studying for final exams at school, with the tools they needed to become successful précis-ers. The selection of literary pieces is more diverse than other preìcis books of the time and Partridge’s background as a s..

First published in 1966, this book is contributed to by authors who share an interest in the literary uses of language. The book gives a close analysis of the language of literature contributed to by critics and linguists, examining linguistic theory and poetry, and as part of this the rhythm and me..

First published in 1969, Professor Hough’s work examines stylistics – the bridge between linguistics and literary criticism. The book gives a short survey of stylistics from the literary point of view, and tries to answer the question of how much stylistics contributes to the understanding of litera..

This book describes and critically analyses the current status and diversity of secondary English education in Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore, and Vietnam...

This book describes and critically analyses the current status and diversity of secondary English education in Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore, and Vietnam...

Shakespeare’s English: A Practical Linguistic Guide provides students with a solid grounding for understanding the language of Shakespeare and its place within the development of English. With a prime focus on Shakespeare and his works, Keith Johnson covers all aspects of his language (vocabulary, g..

First published in 1933, this book explores both contemporary and historical slang, focusing on the characteristics and quirks of the English and American languages. As well as looking at commonly used slang, there are sections that give the reader insight into more unusual areas such as Cockney sla..

What do English-speaking Canadians sound like and why? Speaking Canadian English, first published in 1971, in a non-technical way, describes English as it is spoken in Canada – its vocabulary, pronunciation, syntax, grammar, spelling, slang. This title comments on the history of Canadian English – h..

Study Skills for Linguistics is the essential companion for students embarking on a degree in linguistics. Covering all the core skills that students of linguistics will require during the early part of their degree, this book gives the reader a basic understanding of the field, helps them to find o..