Functional English Grammar
Functional English Grammar

Author: Graham Lock

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1995-11-24

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9780521453059

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This text explores ways in which English grammar enables speakers and writers to represent the world, to interact with one another, and to create coherent messages. The hardback edition provides second language teachers with a functional description of English grammar, in which grammar is viewed not as a set of rules but as a communicative resource. It explores ways in which English grammar enables speakers and writers to represent their experience of the world, to interact with one another, and to create coherent messages. Each chapter includes a focus on areas of difficulty for second language learners, numerous authentic examples, tasks that allow the reader to apply the concepts introduced, and discussion questions. A final chapter covers issues in the learning and teaching of grammar, and reviews methodological options for the second or foreign language classroom. Assuming no previous study of linguistics or English grammar, Functional English Grammar is suitable for self-study or as a textbook in teacher education programs.

Exploring English Grammar
Exploring English Grammar

Author: Caroline Coffin

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-04-15

Total Pages: 403

ISBN-13: 1135692351

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This engaging textbook bridges the gap between traditional and functional grammar. Starting with a traditional approach, students will develop a firm grasp of traditional tools for analysis and learn how SFG (Systemic Functional Grammar) can be used to enrich the traditional formal approach. Using a problem-solving approach, readers explore how grammatical structures function in different contexts by using a wide variety of thought-provoking and motivating texts including advertisements, cartoons, phone calls and chatroom dialogue. Each chapter focuses on a real world issue or problem that can be investigated linguistically, such as "mis"-translation or problems arising from a communication disorder. By working on these problems, students will become equipped to understand and analyze formal and functional grammar in different genres and styles. With usable and accessible activities throughout, Exploring English Grammar is ideal for upper undergraduate and postgraduate students of English language and linguistics.

Writing in English: Step by Step
Writing in English: Step by Step

Author: Elizabeth Weal

Publisher: Tenaya Press

Published: 2013-08-18

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 9780979612824

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This book was written for ESL students whose written work looks like this: "It was a busy day at the store. She was a talk on the phone. She not want buy candy for child. He wasnt early his date, he buy eggs but his child she play." In this book, students progress slowly and methodically, with ample writing practice each step of the way. The book starts with the basics the difference between a word, sentence, and paragraph; the difference between a paragraph and a list; how to distinguish complete from incomplete sentences and moves forward from there. Students shed bad usage and punctuation habits early as they learn to edit their work and progress from writing simple paragraphs to writing paragraphs with more varied and complex sentences. This book s methodology is simple; each chapter includes short lessons in grammar, sentence structure, and mechanics that students work through in preparation for an end-of chapter writing assignment that, in most cases, is based on a personal experience.

New Learners' English Grammar and Composition 8
New Learners' English Grammar and Composition 8

Author: Dr. N.D.V. Prasada Rao

Publisher: S. Chand Publishing

Published:

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 9352530071

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This series seeks to synthesize the essentials of traditional grammar and the main aspects of communicative functional grammar.These books help students to form correct sentences and use the language effectively in real-life situations.Special attention has been given to the points of structure and usage which are a problem to non-native speakers of English