English Corpus Linguistics: An Introduction



Charles F. Meyer “English Corpus Linguistics: An Introduction "
Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (July 8, 2002) | ISBN:052100490X | PDF | 184 pages | 1,4 Mb


This step-by-step guide to creating and analyzing linguistic corpora discusses the role that corpus linguistics plays in linguistic theory. It demonstrates that corpora have proven to be very useful resources for linguists who believe that their theories and descriptions of English should be based on real rather than contrived data. The author shows how to collect and computerize data for inclusion in a corpus and how to annotate and conduct a linguistic analysis once the corpus has been created.

English in the Southern United States



Stephen J. Nagle, Sara L. Sanders “English in the Southern United States "
Cambridge University Press (January 27, 2003) | ISBN: 0521822645 | PDF | 276 pages | 1,4 Mb

The English of the Southern United States is possibly the most studied of any regional variety of any language. However, most, if not all, books about Southern American English have been directed almost exclusively toward scholars already working in the field. Written by a team of experts, many of them internationally known, this volume provides a broad overview of the foundations of, and current research on, language variation in the Southern United States.

Northern English: A Social and Cultural History



Katie Wales “Northern English: A Social and Cultural History "
Cambridge University Press (July 31, 2006) | ISBN:0521861071 | PDF | 276 pages | 1,7 Mb


English as spoken in the North of England has a rich social and cultural history; however it has often been neglected by historical linguists, whose research has focused largely on the development of 'Standard English'. In this groundbreaking, alternative account of the history of English, Northern English takes centre stage for the first time. Emphasizing its richness and variety, the book places Northern speech and culture in the context of identity, iconography, mental maps, boundaries and marginalization. It re-assesses the role of Northern English in the development of Modern Standard English, draws some pioneering conclusions about the future of Northern English, and considers the origins of the many images and stereotypes surrounding Northerners and their speech. Numerous maps, and a useful index of Northern English words and pronunciations, are included. Innovative and original, Northern English will be welcomed by all those interested in the history and regional diversity of English.

Newspapers



Peter Grundy, Alan Maley “Newspapers "
Oxford University Press, USA (March 18, 1993) | ISBN: 0194371921 | 144 pages | PDF | 10,1 Mb

This book features creative yet practical ideas for making effective use of newspapers in the language classroom.

Review
'A superb contribution to language teaching and learning.' - Modern Language Journal

Practical English Usage



Micheal Swan “Practical English Usage "
Oxford University Press, USA; 3 edition (November 17, 2005) | ISBN: 019442099X | 688 pages | PDF | 10,7 Mb

The world's most trusted guide to problems in English .

About the Author
Michael Swan is a writer specializing in English language teaching and reference materials. His interests include pedagogic grammar, mother-tongue influence in second language acquisition, and the relationship between applied linguistic theory and classroom language-teaching practice, and he has published a number of articles on these topics. Michael has had extensive experience with adult learners and has worked with teachers in many countries. He is a Visiting Professor at St Mary's College, University of Surrey.