English Language

[Playboy]

Hi! I have an English Language exam coming up and for some revision i've been advised to find out about language theories but I don't know where to start looking! If anybody knows any theories or quotes I can use in my exam to show that i have some background knowledge it would be much appreciated! Cheers x

[Octavius]

Perhaps you should seek clarity from your teacher, but in the interim maybe this will help a little.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_language

[lynlockwood]

It does sound like very vague advice, but David Crystal's Encyclopedia of English Language is excellent if you have a school/college/local library you could use. It deals with theories in an easy to understand manner and covers everything from child language acquisition, accents, change over time etc. Websites are all very well, but for academic study you need to use books still.

[dennis m]

try:-

www.topmarks.co.uk and www.s-cool.co.uk