This accessible introduction to the structure of English, general theories in linguistics, and important issues in sociolinguistics, is the first text written specifically for English and Education majors. This engaging introductory language/linguistics textbook provides more extensive coverage of issues of particular interest to English majors and future English instructors. It invites all students to connect academic linguistics to the everyday use of the English language around them. The book's approach taps students' natural curiosity about the English language. Through exercises and discussion questions about ongoing changes in English, How English Works asks students to become active participants in the construction of linguistic knowledge.
Examples : Susie went to the same school as Jake . Jake's not as old as her . JAKE SUSIE UNIVERSITY Manchester Liverpool SCHOOL Leeds H. S. Leeds H. S. HEIGHT 1.92 m 1.70 m WEIGHT 87 kg 56 kg JOB accountant accountant BORN : WHEN ?
This book uses readings from newspapers, works of non-fiction, and college textbooks to illustrate the use of target structures.
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It invites all students to connect academic linguistics to the everyday use of the English language around them. The book's approach taps students' natural curiosity about the English language.
An outline of grammar for teachers and teachers in training, covering all the terminology required for the National Literacy Strategy and National Curriculum up to Key Stage 3.
Updated and revised with more examples and expanded discussions, this second edition continues the aim of providing teachers with a solid understanding of the use and function of grammatical structures in American English.
This second edition has been reorganized and revised to include: new dedicated chapters on Latino English and Asian American English discussion questions, further reading, and suggested classroom exercises, updated examples from the ...
Follow these steps: a) b) c) d) Underline each clause. Describe the identity and function of each ... All was to stay well for a time at least, for the war suddenly moved away from us that spring. —Michael Morpurgo, War Horse a) All was ...
TEACHING HOW ENGLISH WORKS The approach of Boy Rnellsh Wartes How English Works approaches the study of the English language through what students see when they read . As students read in Baglish and most of then read a lot -- they are ...
This book aims at helping learners of English (particularly those whose first language is Chinese) to improve their understanding of, and their competence in, English grammar.