THE JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS will consider for publication original papers, review articles, and teaching materials concerning all aspects of language and linguistic study. Topics: The scope of the journal includes both theoretical and applied topics in language studies, linguistics and language teaching. Submissions: The types of submission accepted include: * articles of general, applied or theoretical interest in any one or combination of more than one of the main topic areas of the journal, that is: theoretical and applied topics in language studies, linguistics and language teaching. * reviews of paper or web-based materials * conference announcements The Journal of Language and Linguistics accepts articles in English only. Manuscripts are received with the understanding that they are submitted solely to The Journal of Language and Linguistics, and that none of the material contained in the manuscript has been published previously or is under consideration for publication elsewhere, excluding abstracts. The publisher reserves copyright on all published material, and material may not be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Statements and opinions are the responsibility of the authors. How to Submit: Submit a complete computer-readable version, in Word for Windows or HTML. Arrange the manuscript as follows: title page, abstract, text, references, bibliography. All illustrations and images should be submitted as PCX, BMP, JPG or GIF black and white or 256 colors, minimum, according to the Windows standard. Title Page: The title, author's name (including full first or middle names and qualifications). Include the name of the institution at which the work originated plus the full name, exact mailing address with postal code, telephone and Fax numbers of the author to whom communication, proofs and requests for reprints should be sent, as well as an email address for the public contact of the author. In case your institution has a WWW Homepage, please send the complete URL locator. Abstract: An abstract should be submitted, of 100 to 250 words. Abbreviations should not be used. Text: Appropriate headings and subheadings should be provided at the discretion of the author. Figures and tables should be cited in the text with numbers assigned according to the order of mention in the text. Brief acknowledgements may appear at the end of the text, before the references. References and Bibliography: Personal communications, manuscripts in preparation and other unpublished data are not cited in the reference list or bibliography but may be mentioned in the text in parentheses. Journal references should contain inclusive page numbers; book references if appropriate should cite specific page numbers. Authors may use any established referencing system and bibliographical presentation. Figures: Submit all figures as separate computer files adhering to the 256 color or black and white BMP, PCX, JPG or GIF standards.