Geoffrey Leech

Geoffrey Leech was a British linguist renowned for his work in the study of language and semantics. He made significant contributions to understanding how meaning is conveyed in communication, developing theories on pragmatics and language use. Leech explored how context influences interpretation, emphasizing the subtle ways speakers and listeners share and interpret meaning beyond just words. His research helped improve language teaching, translation, and linguistic analysis by clarifying how language functions in social interactions. Overall, his work deeply enhances our understanding of how we use and interpret language in everyday life.