Language: The Basics provides a concise introduction to the study of language. Written in an engaging and entertaining style, it encourages the reader to think about the way language works.
This book illuminates some of the complexities of the grammar of English, the areas where new discoveries await and why it matters. Both aimed at the interested general reader and the beginning student of English language and linguistics, this is a fresh take on grammar.
Language: The Basics provides a concise, plain language introduction to the study of language. The new edition of this classic text by R.L. Trask has been revised and completely rewritten to bring it up-to-date.