Providing sociolinguistic and historical information on lesser-known and relatively ignored native varieties of English around the world, this volume comprises 18 essays on topics from Orkney and Shetland to Pitcairn Island.

An etymological tour de force, Bradley's account of the relationships between English and other languages and the process of word-making was written in 1904 and represents the culmination of his philological career. Off-mint.

Drawing on authentic speech data collected in over 30 counties, this book presents a new approach known as corpus-based dialectometry, which focuses on the joint quantitative measurement of dozens of grammatical features to gauge regional differences.

David McNeill combines insights from cognitive science, linguistics, neuroscience and psychology to propose a groundbreaking theory of the origin of human communication, which explains how speech and gesture became unified.

Many varieties of English are now spoken across the world, each gradually evolving from one generation to the next. But which key features of these dialects grew up in their new contexts and which are the legacy of their origins in England and Scotland? Tagliamonte's groundbreaking investigation focuses on the ways in which four dialects from northern Britain have influenced aspects of the language used in areas of the world where the founding populations came from these dialect regions.

The recent resurgence of pride in Celtic identity has led to increased interest in Scottish Gaelic; this textbook provides a step-by-step introduction to the language as it is spoken today, using short dialogues covering a range of everday situations. With a full answer key, grammar summary, glossaries and English translations of the dialogues, the course is especially suitable for independent learners. Free online audio files, recorded by native speakers, complement the book.

This concise and contemporary reference grammar and workbook for intermediate level students (able to read the Cyrillic alphabet) is ideal for use both in the classroom and for self-study.

An accessible reference grammar with related exercises, Basic Portuguese comprises 20 units covering the core material of first-year Portuguese courses.

Designed for learners with a knowledge of basic grammar and vocabulary, this compilation of stimulating texts aims to increase reading proficiency through 35 graded passages - both excerpts from modern literature and a range of magazine and newspaper articles covering topics as varied as JRR Tolkien, Lady Gaga, rugby, mental health and Plaid Cymru. Each is furnished with a list of vocabulary, discussion of grammar points and sets of comprehension questions in both English and Welsh.

Covering a wide range of genres, this study of the communicative aspects of English manuscripts from the 14th to 19th centuries demonstrates how handwritten texts can be used to analyse the history of language as communication between individuals and groups.

In three parts, on cognitive science, linguistics and English grammar, this textbook introduces Word Grammar, the theory of language structure that assumes that language, and the whole of knowledge, is a network, and that virtually all knowledge is learned.

Providing sociolinguistic and historical information on lesser-known native varieties of English around the world, this volume comprises 18 essays arranged by region, from Orkney and Shetland to Pitcairn Island.

Based on her teaching at Yale University, Ketrez provides a comprehensive explanation of the fundamentals of Turkish grammar, setting it out in lucid, jargon-free style, summarizing key points in tables and providing illustrative examples. The book also provides over 200 exercises to test students' understanding of the material. The appendices include a glossary of grammatical terms, a reading list for further study and answers to the exercises.

Everyone has an accent, though many of us think that we don't. What does ours say about us - and what do we assume about others when we hear theirs? Actor Ben Crystal and his linguist father David travel the world in search of the stories of spoken English, from Shakespeare's accent to the rise and fall of Received Pronunciation. Authoritative and packed with anecdotes, this book celebrates the rich variety of the English language.

Part of the Teach Yourself series, this 5,000-word vocabulary for beginner to intermediate-level students provides essential key words and vocabulary lists on topics ranging from personal greetings and expressions to government, society and the media. The lists are clearly laid out with important words in bold and there are also 'test yourself' exercise pages. (Audio files can be downloaded from the Teach Yourself website.)

Widely regarded as the best compact guide to the French language, this French-English and English-French dictionary has a total of 55,000 entries. It includes words, phrases and idioms in everyday conversational use, technical and professional terms, extensive tables of French and English regular and irregular verbs, and a pronunciation guide.

How are laburnum, Labradors, laboratories and astrolabes all connected with earlobes? Christopher Stevens delves deep into the archaeology of English words, using two centuries of research by linguists to uncover the single-syllable words, from ak to wid, that were used in the Indo-European language of our Neolithic ancestors. By examining the later development of these words in many languages, he demonstrates the quirky connections between items of everyday vocabulary.

This Spanish primer provides a comprehensive introduction to the language, arranged in an entertaining way with illustrations, quizzes and 'brain ticklers' interspersed with the core lessons and exercises. The method aims to teach the authentic Spanish of native speakers, and to introduce the culture and history of the Hispanic world. References in the book to interactive elements may no longer be valid. Slightly off-mint and American spelling. Age 11+

Jonathan Robinson curates the British Museum's archive of sound recordings illustrating British accents and dialects. He has compiled this quirky yet fascinating glossary by using such audio material collected from present-day dialect speakers, as well as old dictionaries' evidence of historical usage, so that the Wordbank not only provides a snapshot of vernacular English in the early 21st century but also reveals the ancient origins of many words and phrases in use today.

Spanish is the official language of 21 countries on two continents - and the unofficial second language of the United States. But how did a quirky dialect spoken by remote cattle farmers gain such widespread popularity? The authors investigate the mesh of cultural influences that created the modern language, from ancient Celts and Phoenicians to today's hugely popular telenovelas. They also describe the development of 'Spanglish' and efforts to produce a standard form of the language that can be understood internationally.