*How to do Discourse Analysis: A Toolkit* is a practical guide to discourse analysis, authored by James Paul Gee. The book is designed to help readers understand and apply discourse analysis in various academic fields, including linguistics, anthropology, and communication studies. It provides a comprehensive set of tools and step-by-step tasks to guide readers through the process of analyzing language in use, focusing on how language is used to communicate, cooperate, and build or destroy social and cultural institutions. The book is structured into four units, each containing sections that explain and practice specific tools for discourse analysis. Key topics include language and context, the relationship between saying and doing, the role of context in communication, and the importance of making what is taken for granted new and strange. The author emphasizes the need to consider both the spoken and written word, and provides examples and data from various contexts to illustrate the tools. Gee's approach is practical and hands-on, encouraging readers to engage with real-world data and practice using the tools. The book also includes "Grammar Interludes" that introduce basic grammar concepts relevant to discourse analysis. The tools are not ordered and can be applied to any data, but the author suggests starting with the tools in Unit 4, which focus on broader theoretical perspectives, and working backwards through the 27 tools. The book aims to prepare readers for further learning in discourse analysis and applied linguistics, providing a foundation for understanding and applying discourse analysis in a wide range of contexts. It is suitable for students and scholars interested in exploring the nuances of language and communication.*How to do Discourse Analysis: A Toolkit* is a practical guide to discourse analysis, authored by James Paul Gee. The book is designed to help readers understand and apply discourse analysis in various academic fields, including linguistics, anthropology, and communication studies. It provides a comprehensive set of tools and step-by-step tasks to guide readers through the process of analyzing language in use, focusing on how language is used to communicate, cooperate, and build or destroy social and cultural institutions. The book is structured into four units, each containing sections that explain and practice specific tools for discourse analysis. Key topics include language and context, the relationship between saying and doing, the role of context in communication, and the importance of making what is taken for granted new and strange. The author emphasizes the need to consider both the spoken and written word, and provides examples and data from various contexts to illustrate the tools. Gee's approach is practical and hands-on, encouraging readers to engage with real-world data and practice using the tools. The book also includes "Grammar Interludes" that introduce basic grammar concepts relevant to discourse analysis. The tools are not ordered and can be applied to any data, but the author suggests starting with the tools in Unit 4, which focus on broader theoretical perspectives, and working backwards through the 27 tools. The book aims to prepare readers for further learning in discourse analysis and applied linguistics, providing a foundation for understanding and applying discourse analysis in a wide range of contexts. It is suitable for students and scholars interested in exploring the nuances of language and communication.