An understanding of sociocultural context is crucial in second language learning–yet
develo** this awareness often poses a real challenge to the typical language learner. This …

Introducing Translation Studies remains the definitive guide to the theories and concepts
that make up the field of translation studies. Providing an accessible and up-to-date …

This bestselling textbook provides an engaging and user-friendly introduction to the study of
language. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, Yule presents information in bite …

Translation, Second Edition introduces the theory and practice of translation from a variety of
linguistic and cultural angles, and has been revised and updated to feature: a study of …

This chapter presents an overview of methods commonly used for data collection and
analysis in researching second language (L2) pragmatics in three areas: pragmatic …

Volume I of the handbook presents contemporary, multidisciplinary, historical, theoretical,
and methodological aspects of how body movements relate to language. It documents how …

Routledge English Language Introductions cover core areas of language study and are one-
stop resources for students. Assuming no prior knowledge, books in the series offer an …

Formulaic language forms about one-fourth of everyday talk. Formulaic (fixed expressions)
and novel (grammatical language) differ in important characteristics. The features of idioms …

Corpus linguistics is more often than not associated with large-scale collections of spoken or
written data, representing genres, varieties or contexts of use. Many of these have been …

This chapter discusses theoretical underpinnings of the key constructs and their relationship
to pragmatic language use, as well as a summary of research. In language socialization …