Functional English Grammar: An Introduction for Second Language Teachers (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521459228)

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.

Author: Graham Lock
ISBN-10: 0521459222
ISBN-13: 9780521459228
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 10/27/1995
Pages: 312
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.90d