Working with Texts

Designed for students beginning their study of language, this textbook teaches the core methods of linguistic analysis using real, present-day examples. Its activity-based structure invites readers to explore how language is built and how it varies from one context to another. Across a broad range of topics, the chapters ask students to work directly with the material rather than simply absorb theory.

This third edition adds fresh material on analysing sound and refreshes the collection of texts. Readers will encounter literary passages, adverts, newspaper pieces, comic strips, transcripts from popular comedy sketches, political speeches, phone conversations and online chat. Each unit closes with additional tasks for independent study, along with suggestions for further reading drawn from the wider Intertext series. An updated list of web addresses is also included.