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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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English Grammar: The Basics, Michael McCarthy
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- 2021
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael McCarthy
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN10
- 0367633655
- ISBN13
- 9780367633653
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- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Textbooks, Language Textbooks & Dictionaries, Languages, Language Textbooks
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- 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.