English Grammar A University Course by Downing, Angela, Locke, Philip [Routledge,2006] [Paperback] 2ND EDITION

by Angela Downing

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 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.

Genres: Nonfiction, Linguistics, Language

Paperback

First published August 1, 1992

Reviews

[Irinchi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Our guiding light for questions 9-13 for the state exam (:

[Craig Campbell · Rating 1 out of 5]

Awful. This book is literally filled with errors: errors in explanations, typographical errors and some seconds are even cut short with poor editing decisions. This book is an insult to students. It is a waste of money and paper.

[GONZA · Rating 3 out of 5]

Even if it wasn't was I was searching for, it was interesting and clear.

Anche se non era il tipo di grammatica che stavo cercando, é stata chiara ed interessante.

[Godian Moses]

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