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Автор: Nelson, Gerald C. Greenbaum, Sidney Название: Introduction to english grammar ISBN: 1138855456 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138855458 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 148010.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание:
An Introduction to English Grammar provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of English grammar. The first part of the book ('The Grammar') provides a step-by-step introduction to the key topics in English grammar. The second part ('The Applications') shows how a grasp of these topics can be helpful in resolving usage problems, in developing a clear writing style, and in mastering punctuation and spelling. A whole chapter, 'English in Use', is devoted to illustrating the grammatical features of a wide range of modern text types, including emails, Facebook pages, and 'tweets'. It also looks at the special grammatical features of English in everyday conversation.
Each chapter is followed by two sets of exercises. The first set can be used in self-study or in the classroom. The second set deals with more advanced topics, and can be used for classroom discussion or essay writing.
This fourth edition has been fully revised and updated and includes:
clearer descriptions and improved presentation
new material on word structure and word formation
new exercises, examples and extracts
updated further reading
Assuming no prior knowledge of English grammar, this book is ideal for beginning students on a one-semester course and provides everything a student needs on the theory and practice of English usage. A comprehensive Glossary of grammatical terms is included and a website provides invaluable additional exercises.
Автор: Szemerenyi, Oswald Название: Introduction to indo-european linguistics translated from "einfuhrung in die vergleichende sprachwissenschaft " 4th edition, 1991, with additional notes and references ISBN: 0198238703 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198238706 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 59130.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: New paperback edition of the English translation of Szemerenyi`s classic textbook on the use of the comparative-historical method, with special reference to Indo-European. Written by the leading all-round Indo-European scholar of the second half of the twentieth century, Introduction to Indo-European Linguistics is the most comprehensive and accurate textbook available.
Автор: Dediu Название: An Introduction to Genetics for Language Scientists ISBN: 1107001293 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781107001299 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 77080.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: During the last few decades we have discovered enormous amounts about our genomes, their evolution and, importantly for linguists and language scientists, the genetic foundations of language and speech. Accessible and readable, this introduction is designed specifically for students and researchers working in language and linguistics. It carefully focuses on the most relevant concepts, methods and findings in the genetics of language and speech, and covers a wide range of topics such as heritability, the molecular mechanisms through which genes influence our language, and the evolutionary forces affecting them. Filling a large gap in the literature, this essential guide explores relevant examples including hearing loss, stuttering, dyslexia, brain growth and development, as well as the normal range of variation. It also contains a helpful glossary of terms, and a wide range of references so the reader can pursue topics of interest in more depth.
Автор: Hrisztalina Hrisztova-Gotthardt,Melita Aleksa Varg Название: Introduction to Paremiology: A Comprehensive Guide to Proverb Studies ISBN: 311041015X ISBN-13(EAN): 9783110410150 Издательство: Walter de Gruyter Рейтинг: Цена: 173490.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This handbook introduces key elements of the philological research area called paremiology (the study of proverbs). It presents the main subject area as well as the current status of paremiological research. The basic notions, among others, include defining proverbs, main proverb features, origin, collecting and categorization of proverbs. Each chapter is written by a leading scholar-specialist in their area of proverbial research. Since the book represents a measured balance between the popular and scientific approach, it is recommended to a wide readership including experienced and budding scholars, students of linguistics, as well as other professionals interested in the study of proverbs.
Автор: Nelson Gerald C. Название: Introduction to English Grammar ISBN: 1138855499 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138855496 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 50010.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание:
An Introduction to English Grammar provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of English grammar. The first part of the book ('The Grammar') provides a step-by-step introduction to the key topics in English grammar. The second part ('The Applications') shows how a grasp of these topics can be helpful in resolving usage problems, in developing a clear writing style, and in mastering punctuation and spelling. A whole chapter, 'English in Use', is devoted to illustrating the grammatical features of a wide range of modern text types, including emails, Facebook pages, and 'tweets'. It also looks at the special grammatical features of English in everyday conversation.
Each chapter is followed by two sets of exercises. The first set can be used in self-study or in the classroom. The second set deals with more advanced topics, and can be used for classroom discussion or essay writing.
This fourth edition has been fully revised and updated and includes:
clearer descriptions and improved presentation
new material on word structure and word formation
new exercises, examples and extracts
updated further reading
Assuming no prior knowledge of English grammar, this book is ideal for beginning students on a one-semester course and provides everything a student needs on the theory and practice of English usage. A comprehensive Glossary of grammatical terms is included and a website provides invaluable additional exercises.
Автор: Green Jonathon Название: Slang: A Very Short Introduction ISBN: 0198729537 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198729532 Издательство: Oxford University Press Рейтинг: Цена: 8350.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть Описание: What words qualify as slang? Should slang be acknowledged as a language in itself? And what does the digital revolution mean for the future of slang? In this Very Short Introduction, Jonathon Green addresses these questions, considering the etymology, dating, and spelling of the words that have invaded and shaped the English language.
Автор: Ogden Richard Название: Introduction to English Phonetics ISBN: 1474411762 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781474411769 Издательство: Bloomsbury Academic Рейтинг: Цена: 21110.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This Bestselling textbook introduces undergraduates to the concepts, terminology and representations needed for an understanding of how English is pronounced around the world. Assuming no prior knowledge, it guides the reader through the vocal tract and explains how the sounds of speech are made.
Автор: Mugglestone, Lynda Название: Dictionaries: A Very Short Introduction ISBN: 0199573794 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199573790 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 10550.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Dictionaries are far more than works which list the words and meanings of a language. In this Very Short Introduction Lynda Mugglestone takes a look at how dictionaries are made, considering how they reflect the dominant social and cultural assumptions of the time in which they were written.
Автор: Janet Holmes and Nick Wilson Название: An Introduction to Sociolinguistics ISBN: 1138845019 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138845015 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 33670.00 T Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии. Описание: In this best-selling introductory textbook, Janet Holmes and Nick Wilson examine the role of language in a variety of social contexts, considering both how language works and how it can be used to signal and interpret various aspects of social identity. Divided into three sections, this book explains basic sociolinguistic concepts in the light of classic approaches as well as introducing more recent research. This fifth edition has been revised and updated throughout using key concepts and examples to guide the reader through this fascinating area, including: a new chapter on identity that reflects the latest research; a brand new companion website which is fully cross-referenced within this book, and which includes and video and audio materials, interactive activities and links to useful websites; updated and revised examples and exercises which include new material from Tanzania, Wales, Paraguay and Timor-Leste; fully updated further reading and references sections. An Introduction to Sociolinguistics is the essential introductory text for all students of sociolinguistics and a splendid point of reference for students of English language studies, linguistics and applied linguistics.
Автор: Adorno T Theodor, Singer Peter, Curtiss S Susan, Название: Introduction to American English ISBN: 0631197923 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780631197928 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 39020.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This work explains American English in the context of American life, history, and institutions, while also making comparisons with British English.
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