Functional English Grammar: An Introduction for Second Language Teachers (Cambridge Language Education) - Softcover

Lock, Graham

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521459222 ISBN 13: 9780521459228

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1995

Synopsis

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 no previous study of linguistics or English grammar, this book is suitable for self-study or as a textbook in teacher education programs.

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From the Back Cover

This book 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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521459222
• ISBN 13: 9780521459228
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 312