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English Grammar: The Basics: The Basics

Michael McCarthy
4.4/5 (1290744 ratings)
English Grammar: The Basics offers a clear, non-jargonistic introduction to English grammar and its place in society. Rather than taking a prescriptive approach, this book helps the reader become aware of the social implications of choices they make to use standard or non-standard (regional/dialect) forms.



Readers will consider:

- what grammar is and how it fits into the structure of language;

- how grammar functions in the school curriculum, the press, broadcasting and social media, as well as how these outlets reflect and reinforce our attitudes towards grammar;

- differences between speech and writing, as well as between formality and informality;

- major different approaches to theorising and describing grammar from important grammarians, including Noam Chomsky and Michael Halliday.



Featuring a glossary of key terms and practical tips and insights from the author's 50+ years of language teaching experience around the world, this book is for anyone who has ever found themselves questioning the 'rules' of the English language.
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Array Publishing
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ISBN
0367633655

English Grammar: The Basics: The Basics

Michael McCarthy
4.4/5 (1290744 ratings)
English Grammar: The Basics offers a clear, non-jargonistic introduction to English grammar and its place in society. Rather than taking a prescriptive approach, this book helps the reader become aware of the social implications of choices they make to use standard or non-standard (regional/dialect) forms.



Readers will consider:

- what grammar is and how it fits into the structure of language;

- how grammar functions in the school curriculum, the press, broadcasting and social media, as well as how these outlets reflect and reinforce our attitudes towards grammar;

- differences between speech and writing, as well as between formality and informality;

- major different approaches to theorising and describing grammar from important grammarians, including Noam Chomsky and Michael Halliday.



Featuring a glossary of key terms and practical tips and insights from the author's 50+ years of language teaching experience around the world, this book is for anyone who has ever found themselves questioning the 'rules' of the English language.
Pages
Array
Format
PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition
Publisher
Array Publishing
Release
Array
ISBN
0367633655

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