Studying the English Language

This is a clear and lively introduction to the English language and its use. Organized into thematic chapters, each of which can be read at one sitting, this expanded second edition has been revised in the light of recent research and features three new chapters on Chomsky, American English and English around the world.

"Very clear, and well done. Rob Penhallurick's discussion of work I am familiar with seemed to me very accurate, a lucid introduction to leading ideas in these areas of the study of language." - Professor Noam Chomsky, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

"The first edition was an excellent volume. Now, in this extensive second edition, Professor Penhallurick engages with the full field of studying English language and linguistics, offering guidance on a range of complex material while never losing sight of the everyday experience of language, its history and its fascination." Martin Coyle, Cardiff University

Praise for the first edition

"Penhallurick effortlessly weaves anecdotes and examples from popular culture, philosophy, psychology and literature into his discussion of the English language and language in general [ .]. An engaging and enjoyable read for bright first-year students who need a broad overview of the insights linguistics can offer." Heather Murray, Department of Applied Linguistics, University of Bern

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"The first edition was an excellent volume. Now, in this extensive second edition, Professor Penhallurick engages with the full field of studying English language and linguistics, offering guidance on a range of complex material while never losing sight of the everyday experience of language, its history and its fascination." —Martin Coyle, Cardiff University

"Praise for the first edition":

"Penhallurick effortlessly weaves anecdotes and examples from popular culture, philosophy, psychology and literature into his discussion of the English language and language in general [….].  An engaging and enjoyable read for bright first-year students who need a broad overview of the insights linguistics can offer." —Heather Murray, Department of Applied Linguistics, University of Bern