A learning dictionary, this contains 56,000 words and phrases and 75,000 examples plus language notes to explain appropriate use of language and usage notes to aid word choice and grammatical understanding. American and British English is covered and pronunciation is also given.
Jean Aitchison Books
July 3, 1938
Jean Aitchison is a professor of language and communication whose work delves into socio-historical linguistics. She explores the intricate relationship between language and the mind, examining how our thoughts are shaped by linguistic structures. Furthermore, her research investigates the profound impact of language as it is used within the media. Her scholarship illuminates the dynamic evolution of language over time and its influence on human cognition and societal discourse.
General Linguistics
- 179 pages
- 7 hours of reading
The 4th edition of "Words in the Mind" explores the latest insights into how we learn, remember, and understand words, focusing on the mental lexicon of native English speakers. It includes new chapters on brain and language, enhanced coverage of lexical corpora, and is designed to be accessible for students and non-specialists.
Requiring no prior knowledge of the subject, this text tackles basic questions central to the study of psycholinguistics, such as whether language is restricted to humans, whether there is biological evidence for innate language activity, how children learn language, and how we understand, plan and produce language. The author investigates these issues with regard to animal communication, child language and the language of adults, and provides references and suggestions for further reading.;The book has been substantially revised, in particular taking account of the considerable changes in Chomsky's recent ideas. As a result, the chapters on grammatical innateness, child language acquisition and speech comprehension have been largely rewritten.
Cambridge Approaches to Linguistics: Language Change
Progress or Decay? - 2nd Edition
- 270 pages
- 10 hours of reading
An up-to-date overview of language change considers where our evidence about language comes from and how and why changes happen, begin and end. This second edition has been substantially revised and enlarged.
Linguistics
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
This book is a straightforward introduction to linguistics for those approaching this fascinating and fast-expanding field of study for the first time.
Exploring the origins and evolution of human language, this comprehensive introduction delves into its development over time. It offers insights into linguistic diversity and the factors that have shaped communication among humans. With its accessible approach, the book serves as a valuable resource for readers interested in understanding how language has evolved and its significance in human society.
