Structure of Language Spoken and Written English

Name: Structure of Language Spoken and Written English
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ISBN: 9781861564290

ISBN-10: 1861564295

ISBN-13: 9781861564290

Edition: 2006

Authors: Janet Townend, Jean Walker

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In this very accessible text, Janet Townend takes the reader through the early development and the structure and usage of spoken English. In the second half of the book Jean Walker explains the history and structure of written English, including word formation and grammar. It is unusual to find both aspects of this fascinating area of human activity combined in one volume. These insights form an essential foundation for teachers, student teachers, teacher trainers, and specialists in special needs and literacy. it will be of interest to all who speak and write, and are involved in helping others to do so. Janet Townend trained as a speech and language therapist and Jean Walker as an English…

Book details

List price: $59.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 2/17/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 7.87" wide x 9.84" long x 0.59" tall
Weight: 1.254



Acknowledgements


Introduction



Spoken Language



Human Language



The structure of Language



Language development



An introduction to phonology



The sounds of English



Putting sounds together: the phonological rules



Words



Grammatical issues



Language meaning and use



Language variation and theory



Written Language



The history of spoken language



The history of written English



Grammer 1: Syntax



Grammer 2: morphology



Parts of speech/word classes



Orthography: reading



Orthography: spelling



Punctuation


Postscript


Bibliography


Index