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Functional English Grammar: An Introduction for Second Language Teachers
Graham Lock
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Description for Functional English Grammar: An Introduction for Second Language Teachers
Paperback. 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. Series Editor(s): Richards, Jack C. Num Pages: 312 pages, 4 line figures 6 tables. BIC Classification: 2AB; CJ; EBA. Category: (L) ELT / TEFL. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 498.
This book explores how English grammar enables speakers and writers to represent the world, to interact with one another, and to create coherent messages. This book provides second language teachers with a functional description of English grammar, in which grammar is viewed as a communicative resource. 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 ... Read more
This book explores how English grammar enables speakers and writers to represent the world, to interact with one another, and to create coherent messages. This book provides second language teachers with a functional description of English grammar, in which grammar is viewed as a communicative resource. 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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
312
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Condition
New
Number of Pages
312
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521459228
SKU
V9780521459228
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Ref
99-3
Reviews for Functional English Grammar: An Introduction for Second Language Teachers
'This highly academic, yet practical approach to grammar makes a very stimulating read, and expressly illustrates how "grammar lies at the heart of communication".' From Spoken English, 1997 'This book presents grammar as a functional resource for creating meaning. It assumes no previous knowledge of English grammar, yet as an introduction it is pretty thorough.' 'This book ... Read more