The book is written in an accessible and engaging style for introductory level students
Although the topics presented are often dealt with in depth and involve current issues issues of research, no specific knowledge of any topic is presupposed on the part of the reader
Has a strong applied angle and provides insights into second language acquisition, language teaching and problems of bilingualism
In this new edition the authors propose a radical new theory of grammar natural grammar which can account for both speech comprehension and speech production