The Study of Language (7th Edition)

The Study of Language (7th Edition) by George Yule is a clear, engaging introduction to linguistics and human communication.

This updated edition provides a comprehensive overview of how language functions, covering core subfields such as phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics.

The text explores first and second language acquisition, neurolinguistics, discourse analysis, historical linguistics, and sociolinguistics. It includes end-of-chapter study questions, discussion topics, and practical language tasks ideal for introductory linguistics courses.