Understanding English Grammar: A Linguistic Introduction

Understanding English Grammar: A Linguistic Introduction

Language is primarily a tool for communication, yet many textbooks still treat English grammar as simply a set of rules and facts to be memorised by rote. This new textbook is made for students who are frustrated with this approach and would like instead to understand grammar and how it works. Why are there two future tenses in English? What are auxiliaries and why are they so confusing? Why are English motion verbs hard to use? Why are determiners so important in English? These and many other frequently asked questions are answered in this handy guide. Student learning is supported with numerous exercises, chapter summaries and suggestions for further reading. An accompanying website offers further resources, including additional classroom exercises and a chance to interact with the author. It is the essential grammar toolkit for students of English language and linguistics and future teachers of English as a Second Language.

Country	USA
Author	Thomas E. Payne
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Brand: Cambridge University Press
EAN	9780521757119
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	0521757118
IsEligibleForTradeIn	1
Label	Cambridge University Press
Manufacturer	Cambridge University Press
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	452
PublicationDate	2010-12-13
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Studio	Cambridge University Press
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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