Using a corpus-linguistics approach, this impressive volume examines what speakers try to achieve by producing ‘laughables’ and what hearers are signalling when they produce laughter.
This bestselling introductory textbook examines the relationship between politicians, the press and the public through the language... Læs mere
This pioneering volume builds on prof. Michael Hoey’s seminal work on Lexical Priming (LP) theory by applying it to specific varieties of Japanese, alongside English, as a first step in corroborating and expanding the validity of LP theory.