Whether you are studying education, languages, psychology, anthropology, English, or teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), An Introduction to Language, International Edition, offers the information you need in a clear and descriptive manner that assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics. This edition retains the same blend of humor and up-to-date information that have made the text a perennial best-seller, while adding new research and exercises that render each topic fresh, engaging, and current.