This user-friendly student guide is the essential resource for all those engaged in studying SFL (Systemic Functional Linguistics). Assuming no prior knowledge, this guide is divided into nine chapters which can be read independently of one another and used for purposes of reference.

PrefaceAcknowledgementsChapter 1 Introduction to the notion of a guide to SFLChapter 2 Reading guidesChapter 3 Resource guidesChapter 4 Application guidesChapter 5 Guide to alternatives, questions, issues and debatesChapter 6 SFL term guides (metalanguage)Chapter 7 Analysis guide: English lexicogrammarChapter 8 ConclusionChapter 9 AppendixReferencesIndex

"An invaluable in-depth account of virtually everything one ever sought to know about SFL and its many rich and often competing developments, and all in a single work. Not simply another introduction, handbook, companion or glossary – though it clearly and capably draws upon these ample resources – but rather an intensely user-directed ‘guide’ to more effective SFL research and application for both students and seasoned scholars. Truly and remarkably different in its rationale and reach."Donna R. Miller, University of Bologna, Italy"This book is a must have. It is a very timely and needed resource which is certain to be of great interest to the entire SFL community. It is both a useful reference in itself, and a very welcome and balanced guide to SFL. It will be essential reading for researchers, teachers and students."Gerard O'Grady, Cardiff University, UK