前言 Chapter 1 Language and Linguistics Introduction History of Linguistics Why Study Linguistics? Properties of Language Body Language and Other“Languages” Functions of Language Branches in Linguistics FAQ about Studying Linguistics Summary Chapter 2 Phonetics:Speech Sounds Introduction Spelling,Pronunciation and Phonetic Transcription Speech Organs The Phonetic Propertise of Speech Sounds Vowels Summary Chapter 3 Phonology:Sound Patterns Introduction The Distinctive Sounds of a Language Beyond the Sound Segments Summary Chapter 4 Lexicon Chapter 5 Grammar:Clause Chapter 6 Grammar and Text Chapter 7 Meaning Chapter 8 The Writing System Chapter 9 Language Change Chapter 10 Varieties and Variation Key to Questions and Exercises Bibliography Glossary and Index