Vocabulary

Laurie Bauer

Routledge Language Workbooks are practical introductions to specific areas of language for absolute beginners. They provide comprehensive coverage of the area as well as a basis for further study. Language Workbooks can be used for independent study or as part of a taught class.Language Workbooks:* teach through 'hands-on' language analysis* are written by experienced teachers in the field* give a balanced insight into basic linguistic theory* apply basic analytical skills to a wide range of data* explain all technical concepts clearly and simply Vocabulary provides an introduction to the study of words, focusing in particualr on English words.Vocabulary:* covers issues such as the power of words to influence our perceptions* looks at the origins of words from English and other languages* explores the relationships between the meanings and shapes of words* examines the correlation of...