Richard Xiao is a linguist whose work delves into the study of language and its application. His research investigates the intricate connections between linguistic patterns and their real-world use, contributing to a deeper understanding of how language operates. Xiao's approach merges theoretical insights with practical data analysis, yielding valuable perspectives on the nature of communication. His expertise enriches the field of linguistics, offering readers an engaging look into the structure and function of language.
This Mandarin Chinese dictionary features 5,000 commonly used words and 2,000 characters, based on a fifty-million-word corpus from various text types. It offers a detailed frequency-based list and an alphabetical index, making it ideal for learners.
An Advanced Resource Book
Routledge Applied Linguistics is a series of comprehensive textbooks, providing students and researchers with the support they need for advanced study in the core areas of English language and Applied Linguistics. Each book in the series guides readers through three main sections, enabling them to explore and develop major themes within the discipline. Throughout the book, topics are revisited, extended, interwoven and deconstructed, with the reader’s understanding strengthened by tasks and follow-up questions. Corpus-Based Language Studies : The accompanying website to this book can be found at