Consonants: the building blocks (with vowels as the glue) of the 'English language construct', are essential to effective and powerful communication. In this detailed, well researched yet accessible guide to their historical origins and accurate use, the authors seek to clarify the consonant sound/symbol correlation, furnishing users of English with a greater understanding of how to enhance their literacy and oracy skills. Within the pages of this entertaining, informative and imaginatively illustrated book you will find everything you need to know about consonants and the fascinating part they play in the structure of the English language.