Higher Education Language & Linguistics
2025 Catalogue
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NEW Linguistics titles 2025 from Higher Education
Stylistics
Introducing Practical Discourse Analysis
Stylistics Second edition
Lesley Jeffries
Dan McIntyre
Now in its second edition, this textbook provides an updated introduction to stylistics, covering both practical and theoretical aspects.
Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics
c.January 2025 244 x 170 mm 346pp PB, HB, HE
978-1-10-844187-2 Paperback
c. £34.99 / c. US$44.99 X
Introducing Second Language Assessment
Gary J. Ockey
Introducing Second Language Assessment
Gary J. Ockey
An accessible introduction to second language assessment and its guiding principles for students and practicing language teachers.
Cambridge Introductions to Applied Linguistics
November 2024 244 x 170 mm 266pp
PB, HB, HE
978-1-00-906605-1 Paperback
£27.99 / US$32.99 X
Linguistic Contact and Language Change
An Introduction
Introducing Practical Discourse Analysis
Christopher J. Jenks
This textbook provides an accessible, comprehensive overview of discourse analysis and the knowledge needed to become a discourse analyst.
Cambridge Introductions to Language and Linguistics
c.January 2025 244 x 170 mm 224pp
PB, HB, HE
978-1-009-25054-2 Paperback
c. £24.99 / c. US$32.99 X
Applied Linguistics Research
A Comprehensive Guide to Methodology, Design, Analysis, and Evaluation
Hossein Nassaji
A complete guide to second language and applied linguistics research, covering every step of the research process.
c.May 2025 254 x 178 mm 792pp
PB, HB, HE
978-1-10-872786-0 Paperback
£34.99 / US$44.99 X
Robert McColl Millar
Linguistic Contact and Language Change
An Introduction
Robert McColl Millar
Explores how linguistic contact sparks language change in real-world situations in the past and present.
November 2024 254 x 178 mm 224pp
PB, HB, HE
978-1-009-06909-0 Paperback
£24.99 / US$32.99 X
Second Edition
KEY QUESTIONS IN SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
An Introduction
Bill VanPatten
Megan Smith
Alessandro G. Benati
Key Questions in Second Language Acquisition
An Introduction
Second edition
Bill VanPatten, Megan Smith, Alessandro G. Benati
Now in its second edition, this textbook provides a highly accessible introduction to the field of second language acquisition.
c. March 2025 254 x 178 mm 250pp
PB, HB, HE
978-1-009-30603-4 Paperback
c. £26.99 / c. US$35.99 X
Christopher J. Jenks
Hossein Nassaji
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Deep Learning for Natural Language Processing
A Gentle Introduction
Mihai Surdeanu
Marco Antonio Valenzuela-Escárcega
February 2024
9781009012652
Brexitspeak Demagoguery and the Decline of Democracy
Paul Chilton
December 2024
9781108744027
The Merge Hypothesis
A Theory of Aspects of Syntax
Norbert Hornstein
February 2024
9781009415774
Language and Politics
A Cross-Cultural Pragmatics Perspective
Julianne House
Dániel Z. Kádár
February 2025
9781009095129
Improving Your British Sign Language
A Guide to Proficient Use
Luigi Lerose
December 2024
9781009124355
Languages of the World
An Introduction
Fourth edition
Asya Pereltsvaig
Requiring no background in linguistics, this book, now in its fourth edition, introduces readers to the diversity of human languages.
January 2024 254 x 178 mm 600pp
PB, HB, EB, HE
978-1-00-933865-3 Paperback
£34.99 / US$45.99 X
Stylistics
General Language and Linguistics
How to Talk Language Science with Everybody
Laura Wagner, Cecile McKee
This is an indispensable guide to engaging the general public in language sciences, Illustrated with a wide-range of real-life examples.
June 2023 244 x 170 mm 273pp
PB, HB, EB,CO
978-1-108-79492-3 Paperback
£26.99 / US$34.99 P
Stylistics
Second edition
Lesley Jeffries, Dan McIntyre
Practically focused and theoretically engaged, this updated edition covers every aspect of the discipline, from its origins in Russian formalism to the current state of the art in cognitive and corpus stylistics.
Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics
January 2025 290 x 174 mm c.290pp
PB, HB, EB, HE
978-1-108-44187-2 Paperback
£34.99 / US$ 44.99 X
Keys to Academic English
Second edition
Adrian Hale, Helen Basides
Keys toAcademic English presents Academic English and its building blocks in an accessible, easy-touse format.
August 2023 244 x 170 mm 424pp
PB, EB, HE
978-1-00-928903-0 Paperback
£29.99 / US$39.99 X
The Study of Language
Eighth edition
George Yule
Easy to follow, simple to understand, broad yet concise coverage – this fundamental introduction now has more study questions and tasks.
November 2022 246 x 189 mm 404pp
PB, HB, EB, HE
978-1-00-923340-8 Paperback
£26.99 / US$34.99 X
General Language and Linguistics
For the Love of Language
An Introduction to Linguistics
Second edition
Kate Burridge and Tonya N. Stebbins
An engaging introduction to human language and the role of linguistics in understanding its fundamental design, acquisition and functions.
February 2020 255 x 190 mm 680pp
107 b/w illus. 103 tables
PB, EB, HE
978-1-108-70101-3 Paperback
£71.99 / US$92.99 X
The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language
Third edition
David Crystal
A fully updated third edition that provides comprehensive coverage of the history, structure and worldwide use of the English language.
November 2018 276 x 219 mm 582pp
PB, EB, HE
978-1-108-43773-8 Paperback
£34.99 / US$46.99 P
Purrieties of Language
How We Talk about Cats
Online
Edith Podhovnik
A fun entrance point to linguistics, this accessible book uses online cat discourse to introduce a wide range of concepts.
April 2023 200pp
PB, HB, EB,CO
978-1-108-82563-4 Paperback
£16.99 / US$19.99 P
Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics
Lesley Jeffries and Dan McIntyre
A Practical Guide to Second Language Teaching and Learning
A Practical Guide to Second Language Teaching and Learning
Shawn Dale Loewen, Masatoshi Sato
An accessible, introductory textbook to instructed second language acquisition, illuminating the connections between theory and practice.
May 2024 254 x 203 mm 352pp
PB, HB, EB, HE
978-1-108-74831-5 Paperback
£29.99 / US$38.99 X
The Art and Science of Language Teaching
Lara Bryfonski, Alison Mackey
Designed for teachers of all levels and languages, this book seeks to inform their practices with cuttingedge language teaching research.
January 2024 254 x 178 mm c.380pp
PB, HB, EB, HE
978-1-108-93201-1 Paperback
£24.99 / US$34.99 X
Bilingualism Matters Language Learning Across the Lifespan
Maria Garraffa, Antonella Sorace, Maria Vender, John W. Schwieter
Written in an accessible style, this is a comprehensive yet concise guide to bilingualism for both scholars and general readers.
July 2023 216 x 140 mm 147pp
PB, HB, EB,CO
978-1-00-933336-8 Paperback
£19.99 / US$24.99 P
A Deeper Learning
Companion for CLIL Putting Pluriliteracies into Practice
Do Coyle, Oliver Meyer, Susanne Staschen-Dielmann
Offers ready-made, theory-driven deeper-learning materials across subjects to show how to put a pluriliteracies approach into practice.
February 2023 246 x 189 mm 308pp
PB, HB, EB,CO
978-1-00-904452-3 Paperback
£22.99 / US$29.99 P
Applied Linguistics
Second Language Acquisition
Introducing Intervention Research
Tania Ionin, Silvina Montrul
Using current intervention research on grammatical properties, this textbook explores key concepts in second language acquisition.
January 2023 244 x 170 mm 240pp
52 b/w illus. 26 tables
PB, HB, EB, HE 978-1-00-901356-7 Paperback
£27.99 / US$35.99 X
The Cambridge Introduction to Intercultural Communication
Guido Rings, Sebastian M. Rasinger
Provides concise, up-to-date overviews of key topics, a variety of staggered tasks, and 18 case studies for in-depth discussions and more.
December 2022 254 x 178 mm 262pp
PB, HB, EB, HE
978-1-108-82254-1 Paperback
£24.99 / US$32.99 X
Digital Communication and Media Linguistics
With Case Studies in Journalism, PR, and Community Communication Aleksandra Gnach, Wibke Weber, Martin Engebretsen, Daniel Perrin
A multidisciplinary and timely presentation of digital communication and multimodal texts from the perspective of media linguistics.
December 2022 246 x 189 mm 280pp
PB, HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-74827-8 Paperback
£29.99 / US$39.99 X
Beyond CLIL
Pluriliteracies Teaching for Deeper Learning
Do Coyle, Oliver Meyer
Offers an innovative, holistic and evidence-based pedagogic approach to deeper learning for all subjects of schooling.
July 2021 246 x 189 mm 226pp
PB, HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-82372-2 Paperback
£25.99 / US$33.99 X
Shawn Dale Loewen and Masatoshi Sato
Applied Linguistics
SLA Applied Connecting Theory and Practice
Brian Tomlinson, Hitomi Masuhara
This book connects SLA theory and practice in ways that are relevant and accessible to students, researchers and practitioners.
May 2021 244 x 170 mm 420pp
PB, HB, EB, HE
978-1-108-45853-5 Paperback
£30.99 / US$40.99 X
The Cambridge Introduction to Applied Linguistics
Susan Conrad, Alissa Hartig, Lynn Santelmann
A comprehensive and up-to-date textbook that brings applied linguistics alive while preparing students for the field with hands-on practice.
July 2020 246 x 189 mm 414pp
PB, HB, EB, HE
978-1-108-45581-7 Paperback
£34.99 / US$44.99 X
Applied Linguistics
Second Language
Writing
Second edition
Ken Hyland
Provides an accessible, comprehensive and practical introduction to current theory and research in second language writing and their classroom applications.
July 2019 247 x 174 mm 320pp
63 b/w illus. 34 tables
PB, HB, EB 978-1-108-45641-8 Paperback
£29.99 / US$41.99 X
Introducing Second Language Acquisition
Third edition
Muriel Saville-Troike and Karen Barto
Third edition of the leading interdisciplinary introduction to second language acquisition, covering linguistic, psychological and social aspects.
Cambridge Introductions to Language and Linguistics
December 2016 247 x 174 mm
244pp 5 b/w illus. 2 colour illus. 23 tables 63 exercises
PB, HB, EB, HE 978-1-316-60392-5 Paperback
£28.99 / US$40.99 X
Vocabulary in Language Teaching
Second edition
Norbert Schmitt, Diane Schmitt
Written by two top vocabulary specialists, this updated edition gives a state-of-the-art introduction to vocabulary teaching and testing.
July 2020 244 x 170 mm 286pp
15 b/w illus. 10 tables
PB, HB, EB, HE
978-1-108-70160-0 Paperback
£29.99 / US$41.99 X
Key Questions in Language Teaching
An Introduction
Alessandro G. Benati
A concise introduction to the key concepts, principles and recurring issues in language teaching.
February 2020 246 x 189 mm 226pp
PB, HB, EB, HE
978-1-108-44140-7 Paperback
£27.99 / US$37.99 X
Arabic Languages
Modern Standard Arabic
Peter F. Abboud, Aman Attieh, Ernest N. McCarus, Raji M. Rammuny
Comprehensive coverage of Arabic grammar and vocabulary for oral and written proficiency at the Advanced to Superior level.
November 2023 280 x 216 mm 550pp
PB, HE
978-0-521-70818-0 Paperback
£44.99 / US$59.99 X
Yalla Part One
A Beginner’s Textbook of Modern Standard Arabic Volume 1
Shokry Gohar and David Nancekivell
Yalla is a two-volume introduction to Modern Standard Arabic that helps students acquire fluency and develop effective learning strategies.
October 2023 279 x 216 mm 398pp
PB, HB, HE
978-1-00-934987-1 Paperback
£34.99 / US$45.99 X
Yalla Part Two
An Intermediate Textbook of Modern Standard Arabic
Volume 2
Shokry Gohar and David Nancekivell
Yalla is a two-volume introduction to Modern Standard Arabic that helps students acquire fluency and develop effective learning strategies.
October 2023 279 x 216 mm 348pp
PB, HB, HE
978-1-00-935641-1 Paperback
£34.99 / US$45.99 X
Chinese Signs
An Introduction to China’s Linguistic Landscape
Zheng-sheng Zhang
Highlighting stylistic and rhetorical characteristics, this book provides authentic snapshots of the linguistic landscape of China.
March 2024 244 x 170 mm c.173pp
PB, HB
978-1-108-96969-7 Paperback
£22.99 / US$29.99 P
A Course in English Language Teaching
Third edition
Penny Ur
This comprehensive introduction to English language teaching has been fully revised to reflect recent developments in the field.
March 2024 c.336pp
PB, EB
978-1-00-941757-0 Paperback c. £38.99 / c. US$62.75 E
Testing for Language Teachers
Third edition
Arthur Hughes, Jake Hughes
This accessible book describes concepts in language testing and the testing of specific skills and systems.
Cambridge Professional Learning July 2020 298pp
PB, EB
978-1-108-71482-2 Paperback
£38.43 / US$63.25 E
English Language Teaching
Engaging Language Learners in Contemporary Classrooms
Sarah Mercer, Zoltán Dörnyei
Principles and practical actions for creating active engagement and involving students in shaping the way they learn.
Cambridge Professional Learning
March 2020 208pp
PB, EB
978-1-108-44592-4 Paperback
£34.97 / US$57.00 I
Cultivating Teacher Wellbeing
Supporting Teachers to Flourish and Thrive
Kate Brierton, Christina Gkonou
This book provides practical strategies for building a supportive compassionate culture that can help prevent stress and enable teachers and managers to thrive.
Cambridge Educational Management October 2022 240pp
PB, EB
978-1-108-93286-8 Paperback
£29.67 / US$47.25 I
The Better Learning Research Review
Peter Watkins
This publication offers an accessible summary of research into key topics of current or emerging interest in English language teaching.
October 2022 120pp
PB
978-1-00-915215-0 Paperback
£24.99 / US$38.25 I
Pluricultural Language Education and the CEFR
Judith Runnels, Nick Saville
This volume discusses a pluricultural approach to language education which consists of learning-oriented, sociocultural and intercultural praxis informed by the CEFR.
English Profile Studies
November 2021 328pp
PB
978-1-108-93266-0 Paperback
£55.96 / US$64.75 E
From Teacher to Teacher Leader
Hayo Reinders
Cambridge Professional Learning
This book supports teachers to further their learning and exert influence in their institution by providing a practical consideration of aspects of personal, community and professional leadership.
March 2023 170pp
PB, EB
978-1-00-901491-5 Paperback
£34.97 / US$56.00 I
Analysing English
Sentence Structure
An Intermediate Course in Syntax
Andrew Radford
An intermediate textbook in English syntax and contemporary syntactic theory, full of helpful features for students and instructors alike.
August 2023 244 x 170 mm 584pp
PB, HB, EB, HE
978-1-00-932293-5 Paperback
£27.99 / US$36.99 X
Beginning Syntax
An Introduction to Syntactic
Analysis
Ian Roberts
A coherent and engaging introduction to generative syntax by a leading figure in the field, with no prior knowledge required.
Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics
April 2023 244 x 170 mm 254pp
PB, HB, EB, HE
978-1-00-901058-0 Paperback
£24.99 / US$32.99 X
The Long Journey of English
A Geographical History of the Language
Peter Trudgill
A concise, original overview of the History of English, focusing on its early development and subsequent spread around the world.
June 2023 229 x 152 mm 190pp
PB, HB, EB,CO
978-1-108-94957-6 Paperback
£18.99 / US$24.99 P
Latin American Languages Philosophy of Language
Introducción a la lingüística hispánica
Third edition
José Ignacio Hualde, Antxon Olarrea, Anna María Escobar, Catherine E. Travis and Cristina Sanz
A comprehensive and accessible introduction to Spanish linguistics, complete with exercises that help students master concepts in the text.
August 2020 247 x 174 mm 612pp
78 b/w illus. 10 maps 69 tables
HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-48835-8 Hardback
£51.99 / US$67.99 X
A Mind for Language
An Introduction to the Innateness Debate
Harry van der Hulst
Illustrated with real-life examples throughout, this book provides a complete introduction to the nature or nurture debate in linguistics.
September 2023 244 x 170 mm 618pp
PB, HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-45649-4 Paperback
£36.99 / US$47.99 X
Phonetics and Phonology
The Sounds of English Around the World
An Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology
Jette G. Hansen Edwards
Focusing on English varieties around the world, this textbook provides a full introduction to key concepts in phonetics and phonology.
September 2023 244 x 170 mm 372pp
PB, HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-79502-9 Paperback
£26.99 / US$34.99 X
Phonetics and Speech Science
Ian R. A. MacKay
Written in a clear, approachable way, this is an accessible yet comprehensive introduction to phonetics, ideal for beginners.
May 2023 244 x 170 mm 458pp
PB, HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-45203-8 Paperback
£29.99 / US$39.99 X
First Language Acquisition
First Language Acquisition
Fourth edition
Eve V. Clark
Now in its fourth edition, this textbook has been extensively updated and provides a comprehensive account of first language acquisition.
May 2024 244 x 170 mm 690pp
PB, HB, EB, HE
978-1-00-929452-2 Paperback
£37.99 / US$47.99 X
Research Methods in Language Attitudes
Ruth Kircher, Lena Zipp
An interdisciplinary guide to traditional as well as cutting-edge methods for the study of language attitudes.
July 2022 244 x 170 mm 475pp
PB, HB, EB,CO
978-1-108-81166-8 Paperback
£29.99 / US$39.99 P
Pragmatics in the History of English
Laurel J. Brinton
A state-of-the-art overview of English historical pragmatics, covering topics such as speech representation, politeness, and address terms.
October 2023 229 x 152 mm 272pp
PB, HB,CO
978-1-00-932287-4 Paperback
£26.99 / US$34.99 P
Semantics, Pragmatics, Philosophy
A Journey through Meaning
Kasia M. Jaszczolt
Combining semantics, pragmatics, and philosophy, this is a guide on how to think about meaning like a linguist and philosopher.
March 2023 244 x 170 mm 438pp
PB. HB, EB, HE
978-1-108-73104-1 Paperback
£27.99 / US$35.99 X
Semantics and Pragmatics
Pragmatics in English
An Introduction
Kate Scott
An accessible introduction to the key topics in theoretical pragmatics, including Grice, speech acts, relevance theory, and politeness.
Cambridge Introductions to the English Language
December 2022 244 x 170 mm 250pp
PB. HB, EB, HE
978-1-108-79910-2 Paperback
£24.99 / US$32.99 X
Sociolinguistics
Introducing Language and Society
Rodney H. Jones, Christiana Themistocleous
An accessible and entertaining textbook that introduces students to sociolinguistics in a real-world context, with issues they care about.
Cambridge Introductions to Language and Linguistics
February 2022 244 x 170 mm 250pp
PB, HB, EB, HE
978-1-108-71285-9 Paperback
£25.99 / US$34.99 X
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