Reddit reviews Linguistics For Dummies

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u/nerga · 4 pointsr/cringe

This might help you out.

u/thegirlwthemjolnir · 1 pointr/asklinguistics

If you need the super basics, there is Linguistics for dummies. Here.

I have the PDF if you need it and can’t find it, hit my inbox.

u/kingkayvee · 1 pointr/linguistics

If you want something cute and not too heavy, there is a pretty nice Graphic Guide to linguistics. It won't be as technical, of course, but it will get the ideas across.

The Dummies book is also decent, surprisingly, from the quick glances I've taken through it. Though I don't think it does a good job covering many theories in syntax, that shouldn't be too much of your focus anyway if you just want gist.

Beyond this, any basic textbook will do. Fromkin et al is a popular one, though I don't think I can comment on a 'best.' Buy an older edition of one for a couple of bucks and ask questions on here when you feel stuck.