Quotes and reviews of the series
'A valuable resource for A level students, beginning undergraduates and their teachers. Clear information, examples and engaging exercises, with useful pointers to further enquiry.'
Geoff Hall, Swansea University, UK
'This innovatively designed series of coursebooks is not only an excellent starting place for beginners, but it's also a useful pitstop for instructors and more advanced learners. Each book renders an impressive range of theoretical perspectives both accessible and interesting, with key concepts and central issues clearly presented and rooted in contemporary data and analyses.'
Crispin Thurlow, Cardiff University, UK
'These very readable texts are immensely enlightening. Their supremely logical organisation makes it easy to select a specific topic and to work with it in great depth. The practical activities and closely argued associated commentaries are highly recommended, being well designed and effective aids to full understanding of points raised. The judicious selection of texts in the final section provides excellent support for taking the practical work forward.'
Clive Grey, Edge Hill College of Higher Education, UK
'The Routledge English Language Introductions series is a first-rate set of textbooks for students beginning the study of linguistics. The contributions have been meticulously planned, clearly structured, and written in an eminently accessible style to enable teachers to structure their courses lucidly with ample opportunities for student home study. To coin a phrase: Highly recommendable!'
Richard Watts, University of Berne, Switzerland