Understanding Phonology, 4th Edition provides a clear, accessible and broad introduction to Phonology. Introducing basic concepts, it illustrates key points from a wide variety of languages and provides a comprehensive account of phonological issues such as: segmental contrasts; syllables & moras; tone, quality, & intonation; feature geometry; word stress systems; and prosodic structure.

An Introduction to Language Policy: Theories and Method is a collection of newly-written chapters that cover the major theories and methods currently employed by scholars active in the field. Provides an accessible introduction to the study of language policy research and language's role in social life. Consists of newly commissioned essays written by internationally recognized scholars. Helps define and describe a growing field of inquiry and is an authoritative source for students, scholars...

Combining perspectives from discourse analysis and sociolinguistics, the second edition of this popular textbook provides students with a comprehensive, up-to-date and critical overview of the field of intercultural communication. Ingrid Piller explains communication in context using two main approaches. The first treats cultural identity, difference and similarity as discursive constructions.

The second, informed by bilingualism studies, highlights the use and prestige of different languages...

Master the rules of Dutch grammar and unlock your language learning potential.

Comprehensive and clear explanations of key grammar patterns and structures are reinforced and contextualized through authentic materials. You will not only learn how to construct grammar correctly, but when and where to use it so you sound natural and appropriate. Dutch Grammar You Really Need to Know will help you gain the intuition you need to become a confident communicator in your new language.

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In Reading Between the Signs, Anna Mindess provides a perspective on a culture that is not widely understood - American Deaf culture. With the collaboration of three distinguished Deaf consultants, Mindess explores the implications of cultural differences at the intersection of the Deaf and hearing worlds.

La collection "Activités pour le Cadre Commun" s'adresse aux grands adolescents et aux adultes étudiant le français en situation de classe ou en autonomie. Elle propose des ouvrages d'activités permettant à l'apprenant d'acquérir les compétences correspondant aux différents niveaux du Cadre européen commun de référence pour les langues (de A1 à C2).v

Now in its third edition, Making Out in Japanese is your indispensable guideto contemporary Japanese as it's really spoken. This best-selling phrasebook is the perfect introduction to everyday interactions in Japan, andincludes colorful slang that'll help rev up your social life.