A Descriptive Grammar Of English
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A Descriptive Grammar Of English
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Author : Andrew Rossiter
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-05-13
A Descriptive Grammar Of English written by Andrew Rossiter and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-13 with categories.
"Grammar" can often be seen as a dull and complicated art, with all sorts of dusty and quirky rules that are hard to understand and even harder to explain. This Descriptive Grammar of English - by example - shakes off the dust to present the essential principles of modern English grammar as clearly as possible, showing the simple rules that determine the standard practices of modern English, both in writing and in speech, and illustrating their use through hundreds of simple examples and familiar expressions. Most native speakers generally follow the essential rules of English grammar as if by intuition; in many cases they will be quite unaware of what the rules are... even that they exist. But rules or principles or guidelines do exist, and without them it would be very difficult to communicate properly and coherently. Grammar is the highway code of any language, and people need either to learn it, or to absorb it subconsciously, in order to speak or write proficiently. Children master the rudiments of grammar in their native language by hearing, remembering, repeating and experimenting; and up to a point this is sufficient for everyday communication. However beyond a certain level, and more importantly when learning a second or foreign language, some awareness of the rules and principles of grammar becomes useful, and in many situations, vital. Some understanding of grammar is indeed essential for anyone wanting to teach English whether it be to native speakers or as a foreign language. By highlighting (literally) hundreds of short sentences and expressions, this Descriptive Grammar of English clearly illustrates and succinctly explains the rules that govern acceptable usage of the English language today. Where necessary, it uses colour coding to show up pertinent points and to contrast different structures or functions. This is not a grammar book for grammarians; it's a grammar book for anyone, and no prior knowledge of linguistics is required. As befits any discussion of grammar, it uses the expressions or jargon that are required to explain grammar, but also explains them by including a glossary of grammatical terms which will be of value to most readers. Originally conceived for the benefit of non-native speakers of English, particularly advanced EFL and ESL students and teachers of English as a foreign or second language, it is also very much suited for school and home use in English-speaking countries. In short it is for anyone who is looking for clear and example-based explanations of how English works and is written and spoken. It covers all the main points of English grammar in a way that is understandable to any student. As well as explaining the essential aspects of English grammar, such as verbs and nouns and adjectives, it includes succinct and clearly illustrated sections on such important points as style word order and punctuation. It distinguishes where appropriate between the usages of written and spoken English, and between British English and American English. All the points covered in this grammar are copiously illustrated with examples from everyday English, including memorable and familiar expressions that are hard to forget. Children are not the only ones who learn their grammar by example.
A Descriptive Grammar Of English
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Author : Andrew Rossiter
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022-06-27
A Descriptive Grammar Of English written by Andrew Rossiter and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-27 with categories.
A Descriptive Grammar of English is a concise pedagogical reference grammar, highlighting the fundamentals of contemporary English grammar, clearly illustrated with unambiguous and pertinent examples of modern usage.
Comprehensive Descriptive Grammar Of English A
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Author : Declerck, R.
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
Comprehensive Descriptive Grammar Of English A written by Declerck, R. and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with English language categories.
A Descriptive Grammar Of English
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Author : Andrew Rossiter
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2023-07-13
A Descriptive Grammar Of English written by Andrew Rossiter and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-13 with categories.
Revised and updated version - 2023 Recommended in IATEFL Voices The magazine of the International Association for Teachers of English as a Foreign Language Andrew Rossiter's A Descriptive Grammar of English by Example should be included on your list of reference materials. It reviews language as it is not only written but also spoken, and will cater for learners from upper-intermediate to advanced levels.... For the invested student, this book is a huge step forward, and having the English language laid out in such a user-friendly approach is a welcome treat for non-native teachers and learners. Reviewed in TESOLANZ bulletin, New Zealand."All good useful stuff and made very user friendly with clear formatting and colour coding. ... a useful, compact grammar reference, especially for those who want to improve their confidence in teaching grammar." Reviewed in EFL Magazine. "This is a useful reference book to have on hand when planning for and teaching grammar lessons. The clarity of explanations and wealth of examples, alongside helpful visual keys, provide both new and experienced teachers with something easy to dip into, regardless of the language level they are teaching." Reviewed in ELTAF Online bulletin, Germany. This book is ... very extensive without being too deep or analytical. The author seems to have a great understanding of many of the challenges that teachers and learners have, and tries to combat these challenges to make the English language more accessible for all." This is a compact pedagogical reference Grammar of English for the 2020s, thorough, complete, original, clearly explained and accessible to all. It covers in detail all the essential points of English grammar, with abundant and carefully chosen examples and clear explanations, avoiding the confusing jargon that is common to many books on English grammar. Approaching grammar as a semantic system rather than from the more technical morphosyntaxic approach currently favoured in the world of linguistics, this book not only takes the mystery out of English grammar but also answers questions that students (and teachers) ask, providing explanations that teachers can use and students can understand. It pays particular attention to the tricky questions that often baffle speakers of other languages, and even native speakers, such as the use of articles and determiners, or of conjunctions and connectors, or when to use an 's or an of for possession, which past tense to use, and other sometimes confusing points. As a descriptive and pedagogical grammar, it shows by example how English is used today, and explains the principles or rules that define this usage. Descriptive grammar does not mean grammar without rules, but grammar with rules that reflect widely accepted contemporary usage. While these rules are largely based on the norms of written English, they apply too to spoken English, and this book points out significant differences where they exist. A Descriptive Grammar of English is designed to cater specifically to the needs of teachers and students in the real life situations of school, university, home study or language classes; crucially, it sets out to demonstrate how simple the underlying rules of basic English grammar really are, not to show how complicated they can be. It provides clear explanations of the many aspects of English grammar that native speakers seem to master intuitively, but are at a loss to explain. How is it that native speakers seem to know by intuition how to put adjectives in the right order? What's the difference between couldn't have and wasn't able to, and so on? Coherently organised, and with a detailed table of contents, it is a very useful handbook for teachers and students from B1 level
English Grammar
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Author : Kathryn Louise Riley
language : en
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Release Date : 1998
English Grammar written by Kathryn Louise Riley and has been published by Longman Publishing Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with English language categories.
For graduates or advanced undergraduates going into a profession that entails analyzing other people's speech, such as English, linguistics, speech-language pathology, and teaching English as a second language. Explains the history, goals, strengths, and weaknesses of the four main approaches to Eng
Descriptive English Grammar
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Author : Homer Clyde House
language : en
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Release Date : 1950
Descriptive English Grammar written by Homer Clyde House and has been published by Prentice Hall this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1950 with English language categories.
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English Exercises Accompanying The Comprehensive Descriptive Grammar Of English
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Author : Declerck, R.
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
English Exercises Accompanying The Comprehensive Descriptive Grammar Of English written by Declerck, R. and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with categories.
Descriptive Grammar In The Teaching Of English A Survey Of Its Extent Use And Status In The Public High Schools Of California
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Author : Charles Allen Alva
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1959
Descriptive Grammar In The Teaching Of English A Survey Of Its Extent Use And Status In The Public High Schools Of California written by Charles Allen Alva and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1959 with English language categories.
The Cambridge Grammar Of The English Language
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Author : Rodney D. Huddleston
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
The Cambridge Grammar Of The English Language written by Rodney D. Huddleston and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Electronic books categories.
Publisher description: This book presents a new and comprehensive descriptive grammar of English, written by the principal authors in collaboration with an international research team of a dozen linguists in five countries. It represents a major advance over previous grammars by virtue of drawing systematically on the linguistic research carried out on English during the last forty years. It incorporates insights from the theoretical literature but presents them in a way that is accessible to readers without formal training in linguistics. It is based on a sounder and more consistent descriptive framework than previous large-scale grammars, and includes much more explanation of grammatical terms and concepts, together with justification for the ways in which the analysis differs from traditional grammar. The book contains twenty chapters and a guide to further reading. Its usefulness is enhanced by diagrams of sentence structure, cross-references between sections, a comprehensive index, and user-friendly design and typography throughout.
Japanese
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Author : John Hinds
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2003-09-01
Japanese written by John Hinds and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-09-01 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
First published in 2003. Present day Japanese has a basic word order of subject, object,, verb (SOV). As a result, it has postpositions rather than prepositions, branching is to the left. rather than to the right, and inflectional endings are added to the right rather than to the left. The goal of the editors of this series is to provide references works for a number of languages which will be uniform in appearance and content.