Introduction to Linguistics
Graduate study of how language works: the sounds, structures, and meaning beneath every tongue.
Dr. Priya Nair
Theoretical Linguist
Phonetics & Phonology
The sounds of language and how they pattern.
Morphology & Syntax
How words and sentences are built.
Semantics & Pragmatics
Literal meaning and meaning in use.
Common questions
Who is "Introduction to Linguistics" for?
It is written for learners at Master's level (Graduate), and for anyone older who wants a clear refresher on world languages. Graduate study of how language works: the sounds, structures, and meaning beneath every tongue. There is no application or entry test — you can start the first lesson straight away.
How long does the course take?
There are 3 lessons totalling 29 minutes of reading and quizzes, laid out over 2 units. You can move at your own pace — progress is saved as you go.
What do I need to know before starting?
No prior coursework is assumed. The course opens with "Phonetics & Phonology", covering the ipa and phonemes, so the foundations are built in rather than expected.
Is the course free?
Yes. Every course on Monster Class is completely free, with no credit card, trial period or paywall. Creating a free account simply saves your progress, XP and place on the leaderboard across devices.