This engagingly written textbook provides a unique ‘hands-on’ introduction to sociolinguistics, which equips readers with the tools to start their own sociolinguistic research project. The book begins by outlining the historical, theoretical and cultural space in which language use occurs, before delving into the key topics and concepts of today’s field. It examines the choices speakers make in everyday life and assesses language and status across the world, by investigating variation i...

To be able to understand and speak a language well, you need to know the rules of that language. Ideally, learning these rules should be as enjoyable and easy as possible. This is where our book and its accompanying website come into the picture: English Grammar through Dutch Eyes is a contrastive English grammar. Its focus on the differences with Dutch makes it easier for Dutch-speaking students to learn the rules of English. It also gives teachers and future teachers an idea of which areas ...

A concise and accessible introduction to key issues in pronunciation for students studying English pronunciation Incorporates a range of pedagogical features such as articulatory explanations and sample sentences as well as a companion website with recordings so students can practice their pronunciation which makes it an ideal textbook for students coming to this topic for the first time. The only book to not follow a pronunciation model and instead focuses on working with the accent of learn...