'Routledge Language Workbooks' are practical introductions to specific areas of languages for absolute beginners. They provide comprehensive coverage of the areas as well as a basis for further study.
Focusing on speech-related genres in Early Modern English, this book offers insights into the nature of spoken interaction during that era. It delves into historical communication practices, helping readers understand how language was used in conversation and the social dynamics at play. Through its analysis, the book sheds light on the evolution of spoken discourse and its significance in shaping communication in earlier times.
Offering a wide-ranging introduction to English language and linguistics, this text covers both traditional topics - such as phonology, grammar and semantics - and topics that have come to prominence, such as language and power, politeness and language and politics