The Frameworks of English

Introducing Language Structures

The Frameworks of English

Introducing Language Structures

Kim Ballard (Author)

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How does language work? What are the different elements? How do they all fit together?

The Frameworks of English is a step-by-step guide through the various levels of language, describing the morphological, lexical, grammatical and phonological frameworks of contemporary English in a clear and logical way. Beginning with words as the building blocks of language, it investigates their internal structure and shows how words can be combined into larger and larger units, from phrases to sentences and beyond. The sound system of language is explored, covering the production of individual sounds as well as the features of syllable structure and connected speech.

The third edition of this popular textbook:
features a new chapter on how to approach accent and dialect variation in English throughout the world
includes both spoken and written examples of electronically mediated language
offers updated suggestions for further reading and research
The Frameworks of English is a step-by-step guide through the various levels of language, describing the morphological, lexical, grammatical and phonological frameworks of contemporary English in a clear and logical way. Beginning with words as the building blocks of language, it investigates their internal structure and shows how words can be combined into larger and larger units, from phrases to sentences and beyond. The sound system of language is explored, covering the production of individual sounds as well as the features of syllable structure and connected speech.

List of Tables.- List of Figures.- Acknowledgements and Sources.- PART I: INTRODUCTION.- 1. Introduction.- PART II: LEXICAL FRAMEWORKS.- 2. Word Classes.- 3. Word Formation.- PART III: GRAMMATICAL FRAMEWORKS.- 4. Inflections.- 5. Phrases.- 6. Clauses.- 7. Sentences.- PART IV: DISCOURSE FRAMEWORKS.- 8. Beyond Sentences.- PART V: PHONOLOGICAL FRAMEWORKS.- 9. Phonetics and Phonemes.- 10. Segmental Phonology.- 11. Suprasegmental Phonology.- PART VI: BROADER PERSPECTIVES.- 12. Variation in English.- 13. Phonetic and Other Symbols.- 14. Answers to Exercises.- Glossary.- Index.

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Published	16 Jun 2022
Format	Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition	4th
Extent	440
ISBN	9781352013085
Imprint	Bloomsbury Academic
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing

Author

Kim Ballard

Kim Ballard is the former Head of English at Esher…

“This fourth edition retains the remarkably clear exposition and coverage of all the linguistic nuts and bolts a student needs to know. In addition, complementing the current chapter on present-day variation, there is a new extensive and richly illustrated chapter on the development of English. All this, coupled with new exercises and prompts to enhance the learning experience, cements Ballard's book as the English language textbook of choice.”

Jonathan Culpeper, University of Lancaster, UK.
“Over the years, The Frameworks of English has developed into a veritable linguistic treasure trove. Kim Ballard strikes a nice balance between breadth of coverage and level of detail, making this book an essential tool for introductory courses.”

Cristiano Broccias, University of Genoa, Italy.