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English Grammar for Today: A New Introduction, Second Edition
Geoffrey Leech
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Description for English Grammar for Today: A New Introduction, Second Edition
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFK; EL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 402.
Written by a team led by a world authority in English grammar, English Grammar for Today has established itself as a rich educational experience for both native- and non-native-speaking students. This engaging and stimulating coursebook enables students to learn grammar not just for its own sake, but also for the pleasure of exploring, appreciating and understanding the way language communicates in written text and spoken discourse. Throughout, the emphasis is on using grammar in present-day English.
After an introduction placing grammar in its educational and cultural context, the authors present a 'toolkit' for analysing sentences. ... Read more
Written by a team led by a world authority in English grammar, English Grammar for Today has established itself as a rich educational experience for both native- and non-native-speaking students. This engaging and stimulating coursebook enables students to learn grammar not just for its own sake, but also for the pleasure of exploring, appreciating and understanding the way language communicates in written text and spoken discourse. Throughout, the emphasis is on using grammar in present-day English.
After an introduction placing grammar in its educational and cultural context, the authors present a 'toolkit' for analysing sentences. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781403916426
SKU
V9781403916426
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-2
About Geoffrey Leech
GEOFFREY LEECH is Emeritus Professor of English Linguistics in the Department of Linguistics and English Language, Lancaster University, UK. MARGARET DEUCHAR is Reader in Linguistics at the University of Wales, Bangor, UK. ROBERT HOOGENRAAD is Language Region Project Officer, Indigenous Education Division, NT Department of Education, Employment and Training, Australia.
Reviews for English Grammar for Today: A New Introduction, Second Edition
'This edition of English Grammar for Today responds superbly to the requirements of contemporary students and scholars alike, and is of very significant value in understanding, describing and appreciating English in all its varied forms.' - Elaine Treharne, President of the English Association