Includes bibliographical references and index

Introduction - Properties of Human Language - Glossary - PART I: SOUNDS - The Phonetics of English - The Phonology of English - Syllables and Suprasegmental Features/Prosodic Structure - Further Exercises - Glossary - PART II: WORDS - The Form and Function of English Words - Further Exercises - Vocabularies and Word Meaning - Further Exercises - Glossary - PART III: SENTENCES - The Structure of Simple Sentences - Further Exercises - Complex Syntax - Further Exercises - Glossary - Further Reading and Reference - Answers to Exercises - Index.

Designed as a coursebook for group or individual study, this workbook presupposes no prior knowledge of the sounds, words, sentences and meanings of English. Worked examples and exercises are drawn from a range of discourses to consolidate the student's knowledge, competence and enjoyment.