Expressions, Speech Acts and Discourse: A Pedagogic Interactional Grammar of English

Let's Talk and Talk About It is a seminal work in pragmatics that provides a pedagogic interactive grammar of English for learners, teachers, textbook writers, and experts in pragmatics and applied linguistics. It includes a rigorous pragmatic system and a ground-breaking interactional typology of speech acts, illustrated with examples. It will remain a seminal work in the field for years to come.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 22 June 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

First published in 1981, Let's Talk and Talk About It is widely considered a groundbreaking work in pragmatics, which has had a lasting impact on the teaching of English. Forty years later, this extensively revised edition has been tailored to the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. It serves as a comprehensive pedagogic grammar of English, designed for learners, teachers, textbook writers, pragmatics and applied linguistics experts alike. The book incorporates a rigorous pragmatic system that enables the capture of interaction in English and other languages in a replicable manner, encompassing pragmatically significant expressions, types of talk, and other interactional phenomena. Additionally, it presents a groundbreaking interactional typology of speech acts, shedding light on the diverse ways in which language is used in real-world contexts.

To enhance understanding and application, the book is accompanied by a wealth of engaging and illustrative examples. These examples demonstrate how the framework can be applied in various scenarios, making it an invaluable resource for both students and professionals in the field.

With its enduring significance and relevance, Let's Talk and Talk About It is poised to remain a seminal work in pragmatics for years to come. Its contributions have shaped the understanding and teaching of English, and it continues to inspire and guide researchers and practitioners in the field.

ISBN-13: 9781108949590