Books in the Routledge English Language Introductions series

Offers advice about research methods with reference to the various English Language topics including variation in accents, news discourse, forensic linguistics, child language development and more. This title guides readers step-by-step through the research process, from initial ideas to the submission of the dissertation.

A comprehensive introduction to psycholinguistic theory with activities, study questions, commentaries and key readings.

Provides a comprehensive introduction to sociolinguistics. This work draws on a range of real texts, from an interview with Madonna to the "Japanese Asahi Evening News". It uses real studies designed and conducted by students.

This title is a comprehensive introduction to the grammar and vocabulary of contemporary English. It covers the core areas of grammar and vocabulary such as: words and sentences, word structure, sentence patterns, clause and phrase, grammar rules and vocabularies.

Provides a comprehensive overview of language acquisition in children. This book introduces students to key theories and concerns such as innateness, the role of input and the relation of language to other cognitive functions. It teaches students the skills needed to analyse children's language.

Presents a comprehensive introduction to the history of English. This book covers the origins of English, the change from Old to Middle English and the influence of other languages on English. It also covers various aspects from phonology and grammar, to the register and discourse. It is suitable for students of English language and linguistics.

Providing information on various areas of language and linguistic study, this book offers activities, study questions, sample analyses, commentaries and key readings. It contains an introduction, development, exploration and extension section and includes real texts from various sources. It is for students of English language and literature.

Covers core areas of English language study. This book provides an introduction to how language interacts with media. It investigates the forms of language found in media discourse; how patterns in such language use contribute to recognisable media genres and styles; and, broader social themes and consequences that arise from media language.

Previously published by Routledge, 2012.