Interested in discovering how language works? Daunted by the prospect of studying linguistics at university? The English Language and Linguistics Companion is a tool-kit for the novice linguist. Integrating study skills with substantive coverage, it offers an innovative approach to the study of English language and linguistics, helping students see how their chosen discipline fits together .

A one-stop resource, this practical and highly accessible guide:

. Provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary approaches to the study of language and outlines the...