Working with English grammar : an introduction /
Cummings, Louise,
Working with English grammar : an introduction / Louise Cummings (Hong Kong Polytechnic University). - xviii, 372 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 366-367) and index.
The study of grammar -- Word structure -- Major word classes -- Minor word classes -- Phrases -- Clauses -- Sentences.
"This clear and concise introduction offers students of linguistics and English language a comprehensive overview of English grammar, including word structure, major and minor word classes, phrases, clauses, and sentences. Based on twenty years' teaching practice, Louise Cummings adopts a unique approach of using three real-world contexts - first language acquisition, language disorders, and non-standard dialects - as a pedagogical tool to make grammatical concepts meaningful to students and to improve engagement and understanding. In seven accessible chapters, students are encouraged to develop the analytical skills they require to give a comprehensive description of the grammar of the English language"--
9781108415774 1108415776 9781108402071 1108402070
2018021562
English language--Grammar--Textbooks.
English language--Grammar.
English language--Grammar--Study and teaching.
Systemic grammar.
Problems and exercises.
PE1112 / .C86 2018
428.2 / C.L.W
Working with English grammar : an introduction / Louise Cummings (Hong Kong Polytechnic University). - xviii, 372 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 366-367) and index.
The study of grammar -- Word structure -- Major word classes -- Minor word classes -- Phrases -- Clauses -- Sentences.
"This clear and concise introduction offers students of linguistics and English language a comprehensive overview of English grammar, including word structure, major and minor word classes, phrases, clauses, and sentences. Based on twenty years' teaching practice, Louise Cummings adopts a unique approach of using three real-world contexts - first language acquisition, language disorders, and non-standard dialects - as a pedagogical tool to make grammatical concepts meaningful to students and to improve engagement and understanding. In seven accessible chapters, students are encouraged to develop the analytical skills they require to give a comprehensive description of the grammar of the English language"--
9781108415774 1108415776 9781108402071 1108402070
2018021562
English language--Grammar--Textbooks.
English language--Grammar.
English language--Grammar--Study and teaching.
Systemic grammar.
Problems and exercises.
PE1112 / .C86 2018
428.2 / C.L.W