Many words and expressions are viewed as 'taboo', such as those used to describe sex, our bodies ...

This volume gives a detailed overview of the varieties of English spoken in the Pacific and Austr...

If the English language is a glorious garden, filled with exotic hybrids and the continuing tradi...

introduces readers to the methodology and terminology needed to analyse English sentences. Writte...

Many words and expressions are viewed as 'taboo', such as those used to describe sex, our bodies ...

Kate Burridge provides an entertaining look at 'unacceptable' words, phrases and pronunciations i...

English is the most creative, changeable and imaginative of languages. Some words are invented to...

The Understanding Language series provides approachable, yet authoritative, introductions to all ...

Introducing English Grammar introduces readers to the methodology and terminology needed to analy...

Understanding Language Change offers a complete introduction to historical linguistics. The book ...

An engaging introduction to human language and the role of linguistics in understanding its funda...

This collection highlights the adaptability of English in contact with other languages, cultures ...