Ivor Timmis Knihy

The book explores the linguistic strategies employed by the impoverished and desperate during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, highlighting their use of language as a tool for achieving essential goals. It analyzes three collections of letters authored by the poor, showcasing their resourcefulness and the significance of communication in their struggles for survival and support.

Focusing on the application of corpus linguistics, this book provides a detailed guide on utilizing linguistic tools and techniques to analyze oral history archives. It offers a step-by-step methodology, making it accessible for researchers and students interested in exploring the intersection of language and historical narratives.

Offering a practical introduction to the fundamental principles of materials development in TESOL, this textbook introduces you to a wide range of theoretical and practical issues in materials development to enable you to make informed and principled choices in the selection, evaluation, adaptation and production of materials.