Språk: historia & allmänt

Vad rymmer det svenska ordförrådet? Hur hänger orden ihop med hur vi tänker? Boken bjuder på en upptäcktsfärd genom språket, ger oss verktyg att hantera det med och öppnar våra sinnen för den stora ordglädjen. Här kan du som läsare ta dig fram bla...

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Grammar in Use is the world's best-selling grammar series for learners of English. Advanced Grammar in Use with Answers, authored by Martin Hewings, is the first choice for advanced (C1-C2) learners of English. It is a self-study book with clear e...

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Raymond Murphy's English Grammar in Use is the first choice for intermediate (B1-B2) learners and covers all the grammar you will need at this level. This book with answers has clear explanations and practice exercises that have helped millions of...

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Denna mycket omtyckta kommer nu i en nyutgåva. Språkets nära koppling till vardagslivet gör att de flesta har åsikter om det, men hur är det egentligen - vad är fakta och vad är myt? Är en kärring någon man håller kär? Finns order lagom bara i sve...

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Ny upplaga med 30 nya uttryck! Kan man ha is i magen? Och glida på en räkmacka Inget av dessa uttryck bör tolkas bokstavligt. Det¿samma gäller den uppsjö av uttryck som vi till vardags slänger ur oss utan att egentligen tänka på vad vi säger. Alla...

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The third edition of World Englishes provides an engaging overview of the global variations in vocabulary, grammar, phonology and pragmatics of English as it is used worldwide. This book introduces the principles of linguistic variation and provid...

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One of the preeminent linguists of our time examines the realms of language that are considered shocking and taboo in order to understand what imbues curse words with such power--and why we love them so much. Profanity has always been a deliciousl...

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People speak different languages, and always have. The Ancient Greeks took no notice of anything unless it was said in Greek; the Romans made everyone speak Latin; and in India, people learned their neighbours' languages - as did many ordinary Eur...

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Top Notch is a dynamic communicative course. Through multiple exposures to language and systematic, intensive recycling, English becomes unforgettable.   Top Notch, now in a Third Edition, is a dynamic communicative course that makes English ...

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Language, Society and Power is an accessible introduction to studying language in a variety of social contexts.a This book examines the ways language functions, how it influences the way we view society and how it varies according to age, ethnicit...

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In Stranded Encyclopedias, 1700-2000: Exploring Unfinished, Unpublished, Unsuccessful Encyclopedic Projects, fourteen scholars turn to the archives to challenge the way the history of modern encyclopedism has long been told. Rather than emphasizin...

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Från rista till chatta beskriver på ett underhållande och lättsamt vis talets och språkets långa och spännande historia, allt från de första människornas grymtanden till våra dagars högteknologiska uttryck. Jörgen Birch-Jensen redogör för det sven...

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How many words are there in the English language and where were they born? Why does spelling 'wobble' and why do meanings change? How do words behave towards each other - and how do we behave towards words? And what does this all mean for dictiona...

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Introducing English Grammar introduces readers to the methodology and terminology needed to analyse English sentences. The approach taken is in line with current research in grammar, a particular advantage for students who may go on to study synta...

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In this best-selling introductory textbook, Janet Holmes and Nick Wilson examine the role of language in a variety of social contexts, considering both how language works and how it can be used to signal and interpret various aspects of social ide...

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Introducing English Grammar introduces readers to the methodology and terminology needed to analyse English sentences. The approach taken is in line with current research in grammar, a particular advantage for students who may go on to study synta...

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Why is there an 'h' in ghost? William Caxton, inventor of the printing press and his Flemish employees are to blame: without a dictionary or style guide to hand in fifteenth century Bruges, the typesetters simply spelled it the way it sounded to t...

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141 years after its first publication, the new edition of this world-famous bestseller gives a comprehensive picture of the Latin language. The original 1879 edition, revolutionary at the time for its breadth, depth and its use of illustrative exa...

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An Introduction to English Grammar provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of English grammar. The first part of the book ('The Grammar') provides a step-by-step introduction to the key topics in English grammar. The second part ('The App...

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Winner of the British Association of Applied Linguistics Book Prize 2014 This book addresses how the new linguistic concept of 'Translanguaging' has contributed to our understandings of language, bilingualism and education, with potential to trans...

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How and why do languages change? Where does the evidence of language change come from? How do languages begin and end? This introduction to language change explores these and other questions, considering changes through time. The central theme of ...

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The words you need to communicate with confidence. Vocabulary explanations and practice for advanced level (C1 to C2) learners of English. Perfect for both self-study and classroom activities. Quickly expand your vocabulary with over 100 units of ...

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Boken utgör den vetenskapliga rapporten från projektet Ortnamnskronologi och den nya arkeologin som finansierats av Riksbankens jubileumsfond och Institutet för språk och folkminnnen.

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Top Notch , now in a Third Edition, is a dynamic communicative course that makes English unforgettable through multiple exposures to language and systematic, intensive recycling. Goals- and achievement-based lessons with can-do statements enable s...

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From Singapore to Scotland, Canada to the Channel Islands, Namibia to New Zealand and beyond, International English takes you on a fascinating journey through the varieties of English spoken around the world. Comparisons across the varieties provi...

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Får man svära i radio?   När Åke Jonsson var fem år börjande han drömma om att bli hallåman i radio. Tjugo år senare blev det verklighet när han började på Radiotjänst som hallåman och medarbetare på sportredaktionen. Han var då den förste ha...

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The existence of the Welsh-language can come as a surprise to those who assume that English is the foundation language of Britain. However, J. R. R. Tolkien described Welsh as the 'senior language of the men of Britain'. Visitors from outside Wale...

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Four official examination papers for the 2015 revised Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) examination from Cambridge English Language Assessment. These examination papers for the 2015 revised Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) exam provide the most a...

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The Oxford Guide to Effective Writing & Speaking is the essential guide for everyone who needs to communicate clearly and effectively. It combines practical advice on specific writing and speaking tasks with detailed self-help chapters covering gr...

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An insider's tour through the construction of invented languages from the bestselling author and creator of languages for the HBO series Game of Thrones and the Syfy series Defiance From master language creator David J. Peterson comes a creative g...

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