---
product_id: 144786425
title: "An Introduction to Language and Linguistics"
price: "€ 78.51"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/144786425-an-introduction-to-language-and-linguistics
store_origin: IE
region: Ireland
---

# An Introduction to Language and Linguistics

**Price:** € 78.51
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** An Introduction to Language and Linguistics
- **How much does it cost?** € 78.51 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/144786425-an-introduction-to-language-and-linguistics)

## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

A clear and up-to-date introduction to linguistics. This best-selling textbook addresses the full scope of language, from the traditional subjects of structural linguistics (relating to sound, form, meaning and language change) to the more specialised subjects of contextual linguistics (including discourse, dialect variation, language and culture, and the politics of language). There are also separate chapters on language and the brain, computational linguistics, writing, and first and second language learning. Extensively classroom-tested, this second edition has been revised to further support student learning, with numerous new examples, exercises and textboxes to model and contextualise key concepts. Updated throughout to incorporate contemporary issues and events, it includes worked examples of phonological analyses and multiple examples of a variety of World Englishes. A rich collection of online resources completes the learning package.

Review: Great product - Great book just as advertised
Review: One Star - it was ripped....

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #560,085 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #739 in Linguistics Reference #1,173 in Foreign Language Instruction (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 40 Reviews |

## Images

![An Introduction to Language and Linguistics - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71IJAOvUQPL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product
*by A***R on June 29, 2020*

Great book just as advertised

### ⭐ One Star
*by Y***I on September 15, 2017*

it was ripped....

### ⭐⭐⭐ cover falling off
*by J***N on January 10, 2020*

I am renting this textbook for the semester. It arrived timely and is the correct edition, but it is in worse shape than I expected. The cover is falling off before I even start reading it. Who knows how it will look by the end of the semester.

## Frequently Bought Together

- An Introduction to Language and Linguistics
- The Five-Minute Linguist: Bite-sized Essays on Language and Languages, Third Edition

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ie/products/144786425-an-introduction-to-language-and-linguistics](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/144786425-an-introduction-to-language-and-linguistics)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Ireland*
*Store origin: IE*
*Last updated: 2026-07-07*