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Meaning and the English Verb (3rd Edition)
Geoffrey N. Leech
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Description for Meaning and the English Verb (3rd Edition)
Paperback. This updated third edition is a text for teachers and advanced students of English as a second language. The third edition takes into account the subtle changes which are taking place in the language today to provide a clear and precise guide to English. Num Pages: 152 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CFK; CJBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 238.
Since its publication in 1971, Meaning and the English Language has established itself as a standard textbook for studies in English Language. It deals with areas of the language that are of particular interest in themselves and which are especially difficult for learners to master: tense, progressive and perfect aspects, mood and the modal auxiliaries.
There are numerous examples of differences and similarities in meaning throughout the book, making it a clear and precise guide to English. Updated for the language of the 21st Century, this edition will prove invaluable for learners and teachers alike.
Product Details
Publisher
Pearson Education ESL
Number of pages
152
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
Weight
244g
Number of Pages
152
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780582784574
SKU
V9780582784574
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About Geoffrey N. Leech
Geoffrey Leech was Professor of Linguistics and Modern English Language at Lancaster University from 1974 to 1996. He then became Research Professor in English Linguistics. He has been Emeritus Professor in the Department of Linguistics and Modern English Language, Lancaster University, since 2002. He has written, co-authored or co-edited 25 books in the areas of English grammar, literary stylistics, semantics, ... Read more
Reviews for Meaning and the English Verb (3rd Edition)
This new updated third edition confirms Professor Leech's pre-eminence in the field. The book is still the clearest and most authoritative statement of meaning in the verb phrase, and the revised extended treatment of modality and mood constitutes a new standard for English language study. The writing is clear, precise and combines complexity with accessibility. Descriptive linguists, applied linguists, critical ... Read more