Introducing English Semantics by Charles Kreidler (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Introducing English Semantics by Charles Kreidler Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Introducing English Semantics explores the ways in which speakers of English communicate meanings. Publisher Description Introducing English Semantics, Second Edition is a practical introduction to understanding how meanings are expressed in the English language. Presenting the basic principles of the discipline of semantics, this newly revised edition explores the knowledge of language that speakers have which enables them to communicate - to express observations, opinions, intentions and the products of their imagination. The text emphasises pragmatic investigation with numerous illustrative examples of concepts and ample exercises to help students develop and improve their linguistic analysis skills. Introducing English Semantics:Discusses the nature of human language and how linguists categorise and examine it.Covers meanings expressed in English words, prefixes, suffixes and sentences.Examines such relations as synonymy, antonymy, hyponymy, ambiguity, implication, factivity, aspect, and modalityDraws comparisons between English and other languagesIllustrates the importance of tone of voice and body language in face-to-face exchanges and the role of context in any communicationContains a wealth of exercises and a glossary to clearly define all terminology This new edition includes expanded and updated textual exercises and a greater focus on compounds and other kinds of composite lexemes. Written in a clear and accessible style, Introducing English Semantics is an essential text for any student taking an introductory course in semantics. Author Biography The late Charles W. Kreidler was Emeritus Professor of linguistics at Georgetown University. His research covered English phonology, grammar, semantics, and vocabulary, with particular interest in teaching EF/ESL and preparing teachers of English. Details ISBN 041582804X ISBN-13 9780415828048 Title Introducing English Semantics Author Charles Kreidler Format Hardcover Year 2014 Pages 208 Edition 2nd Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd GE_Item_ID:142969514; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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