English Grammar: A University Course

di Angela Downing (Autore)

Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2014

This best-selling comprehensive descriptive grammar forms a complete course, ideal for all students studying English Language, whether on a course or for self-study. Broadly based on Hallidayan systemic-functional grammar but also drawing on cognitive linguistics and discourse analysis, English Grammar is accessible, avoiding overly theoretical or technical explanations. Divided into 12 self-contained chapters based around language functions, each chapter is divided into units of class-length material. Key features include: Numerous authentic texts from a wide range of sources, both spoken and written, which exemplify the grammatical description. Clear chapter and module summaries enable efficient class preparation and student revision. Extensive exercises with a comprehensive answer key. This new edition has been thoroughly updated with new texts, a more user-friendly layout, more American English examples and a companion website, providing extra tasks, a glossary and a teachers' guide. This is the essential coursebook and reference work for all native and non-native students of English grammar on English language and linguistics courses.

• Autore: Angela Downing
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Anno: 2014
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 530 p.
• Dimensioni: 246 x 174 mm
• Peso: 960 gr.
• EAN: 9780415732680

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