Long desired by many, now available for the first time in the German-speaking world: The first comprehensive presentation of modern linguistics specifically tailored to speech therapy needs. Finally, there is a systematic textbook of linguistics created for speech therapists in training, for students of speech therapy, and for professionals already in the field. It is also ideal for lesson or exam preparation. In addition to detailed presentations of linguistic disciplines, continuous references to speech development disorders and acquired language issues are made. Numerous examples and exercises make complex topics in linguistics immediately clear and understandable. Content: Phonetics, Phonology, Morphology, Syntax, Semantics, Pragmatics, Language Processing Models. Part 1: Book Part 2: Exercise Book. Complementing the theoretical discussions in the textbook: A systematic collection of diverse exercises. With an answer section. The exercise book is not available separately.