{"product_id":"structure-of-language-spoken-and-written-english-9781861564290","title":"Structure of Language: Spoken and Written English","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis accessible text is split into 2 halves. Initially, \u003ci\u003eJanet Townend\u003c\/i\u003e takes the reader through the early development and the structure and usage of spoken English. In the second half \u003ci\u003eJean Walker\u003c\/i\u003e explains the history and structure of written English, including word formation and grammar.  \u003cp\u003eIt is unusual to find both aspects of this fascinating area of human activity combined in one volume. These insights form an essential foundation for teachers, student teachers, teacher trainers, and specialists in special needs and literacy. It will be of interest to all who speak and write, and are involved in helping others to do so. Janet Townend trained as a speech and language therapist and Jean Walker as an English teacher. Both are now specialist teachers and trainers in the field of dyslexia, literacy and language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements.  \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART 1: SPOKEN LANGUAGE.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1. Human Language.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2. The structure of Language.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCahpetr 3. Language development.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4. An introduction to phonology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5. The sounds of English.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6. Putting sounds together: the phonological rules.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7. Words.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8. Grammatical issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9. Language meaning and use.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10. Language variation and theory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART 2: WRITTEN LANGUAGE.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11. The history of spoken language.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12. The history of written English.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13. Grammer 1: Syntax.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14. Grammer 2: morphology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15. Parts of speech\/word classes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16. Orthography: reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17. Orthography: spelling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18. Punctuation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePostscript.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49414099239255,"sku":"9781861564290","price":43.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781861564290.jpg?v=1730522450","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/structure-of-language-spoken-and-written-english-9781861564290","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}