English As a Communication System

by Kenneth D. Chastain

Students using "English as a Communication System" will gain valuable and lasting insights into how speakers use language to communicate, how English functions as a communication system, and how linguistic concepts help us organize and describe the various aspects of language and communication. The coverage includes all aspects of English, from sounds to discourse, and the focus is on the communicative role of each.

Genres: Nonfiction

Paperback

Published May 1, 2001

Reviews

[Glen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I won this book in a goodreads drawing.

An informative but dense, and clunky book about how to properly use the English language. Definitely not light reading.

[Crystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

College textbook

This is highly/overly informative about the English language. It breaks down the basic units of speech and the basic units of sentences. There are plenty of examples to reinforce their point. However, there were a few concerns. First of all, this was a long and sometimes boring read. It was packed full of information but there isn’t much that one can do to make breaking down this topic interesting or entertaining. Also, it seemed that when quoting other sources, the most recent source was from 30 years ago.
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[D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great English resource for teachers, as well as adults wanting to enhance their written and oral skills. The index is very helpful. The book flows in a chronological order that makes sense. A nice resource to have for any professional or person who travels.

[Flavia · Rating 3 out of 5]

There's plenty of valuable information in here, but the writing often feels a bit clunky. It also doesn't really do anything to set itself apart from other books on the same topic that already exist.

[Isabelle | Nine Tale Vixen]

I received a copy of this book from the author through a Goodreads giveaway. This does not affect my rating or opinions.

[Mtnlou]

Excellent, concise reference for teachers of English as a second/other language