Kersti Börjars, Kate Burridge

Introducing English Grammar

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Introducing English Grammar introduces readers to the methodology and terminology needed to analyse English sentences. Written for readers with no previous experience of grammatical analysis, Introducing English Grammar is suited to anyone beginning a study of linguistics, English language or speech pathology, as well as to students with primary literary interests who need a better understanding of the structure of English.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jenny Stanford Publishing
• 3rd edition
• Seitenzahl: 344
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Januar 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 239mm x 160mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 499g
• ISBN-13: 9781138635296
• ISBN-10: 1138635294
• Artikelnr.: 56739566

Autorenporträt

Kersti Börjars is Professor of Linguistics at The University of Manchester, UK. Kate Burridge is Professor of Linguistics at Monash University, Australia.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface to the third edition
Preface to the second edition
Preface to the first edition
1 Introduction: the glamour of grammar
2 The structure of sentences
3 The words of English
4 Functions within the clause
5 Different sentence types
6 The verb phrase
7 The noun phrase
8 Clauses within clauses
9 Beyond the sentence
10 Grammar at work
11 English worldwide
References and further reading
Glossary
Index

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Preface to the third edition

Preface to the second edition

Preface to the first edition

1 Introduction: the glamour of grammar

2 The structure of sentences

3 The words of English

4 Functions within the clause

5 Different sentence types

6 The verb phrase

7 The noun phrase

8 Clauses within clauses

9 Beyond the sentence

10 Grammar at work

11 English worldwide

References and further reading

Glossary

Index

Rezensionen

'The organization of this reader-friendly textbook, replete with many descriptive and explanatory examples, will enable students to process difficult concepts in grammar and syntax much faster than they would otherwise. This textbook is a must for those serious in this discipline.'

Josef Fioretta, Hofstra University, USA

'This excellent new edition guides the reader through the grammatical analysis of the English language in a most insightful and engaging way. It features even more examples and exercises using real English and there is a focus on the importance and relevance of grammar to different aspects of life throughout.'

Jules Winchester, University of Sussex, UK

'This third edition speaks volumes for the successful teaming up of two expert authors who, from complementary perspectives, have understood to skillfully, and in an entertaining manner, attract a broad readership to the true glamour of English grammar and the way it is put to use in everyday life across the world.'

Bernd Kortmann, University of Freiburg, Germany