Understanding what constitutes expertise in language learning and teaching is important for theoretical reasons related to psycholinguistic, and applied linguistic, enquiry. It also has many significant applications in practice, particularly in relation to the training and practice of language teachers and improvements in students' strategies of learning. In this volume, methodologies for establishing what constitutes expert practice are discussed and the contributions address the fields of listening, reading, writing, speaking and communication strategies, looking at common characteristics...
Understanding what constitutes expertise in language learning and teaching is important for theoretical reasons related to psycholinguistic, and appli...
Quantitative Methods in Linguistics offers a practical introduction to statistics and quantitative analysis with data sets drawn from the field and coverage of phonetics, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, and syntax, as well as probability distribution and quantitative methods.
Provides balanced treatment of the practical aspects of handling quantitative linguistic data
Includes sample datasets contributed by researchers working in a variety of sub-disciplines of linguistics
Uses R, the statistical...
Quantitative Methods in Linguistics offers a practical introduction to statistics and quantitative analysis with data sets drawn from the field...
Fully revised and expanded, the third edition of Acoustic and Auditory Phonetics maintains a balance of accessibility and scholarly rigor to provide students with a complete introduction to the physics of speech.
Newly updated to reflect the latest advances in the field
Features a balanced and student-friendly approach to speech, with engaging side-bars on related topics
Includes suggested readings and exercises designed to review and expand upon the material in each chapter, complete with selected answers
Presents a new chapter on speech...
Fully revised and expanded, the third edition of Acoustic and Auditory Phonetics maintains a balance of accessibility and scholarly rigor to pr...
The second edition of this trusted, accessible textbook has been fully updated for the new A-level specifications first teaching in September 2015. It contains a bank of practice questions for consolidation of learning and to help students of all abilities bridge the gap between GCSE and A-level study.
The second edition of this trusted, accessible textbook has been fully updated for the new A-level specifications first teaching in September 2015. It...
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, grammar, sounds, rhetorical structure etc.), and gives illuminating background information on the linguistic context of the Elizabethan Age. As well as providing a unique introduction to the subject, Johnson encourages a "hands-on" approach, guiding students, through the use of...
Shakespeare's English: A Practical Linguistic Guide provides students with a solid grounding for understanding the language of Shakespeare ...
