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This new textbook provides coverage of many of the most important areas within applied linguistics. Each chapter is written by two experts from different continents or research paradigms, ensuring that coverage is both comprehensive and evenly balanced. Each chapter offers an up-to-date, broad overview, with an analysis section at the end which will allow readers some "hands-on" experience working with data typical of the area.

Preface
An Overview of Applied Linguistics	p. 1
Description of Language and Language Use
Grammar	p. 19
Vocabulary	p. 35
Discourse Analysis	p. 55
Pragmatics	p. 74
Corpus Linguistics	p. 92
Essential Areas of Enquiry in Applied Linguistics
Second Language Acquisition	p. 115
Psycholinguistics	p. 133
Sociolinguistics	p. 150
Focus on the Language Learner: Motivation, Styles and Strategies	p. 170
Language Skills and Assessment
Listening	p. 193
Speaking and Pronunciation	p. 211
Reading	p. 233
Writing	p. 251
Assessment	p. 267
Suggested Solutions	p. 289
References	p. 307
Index	p. 341
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An Introduction to Applied Linguistics

An Introduction to Applied Linguistics

034076418X

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