Grammar and Vocabulary: A Resource Book for Students

Paperback

Main Details

Title Grammar and Vocabulary: A Resource Book for Students
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Howard Jackson
SeriesRoutledge English Language Introductions
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 246,Width 174
Category/GenreGrammar and syntax
ISBN/Barcode 9780415231718
ClassificationsDewey:428.2
Audience
A / AS level
Student text
Illustrations 8 black & white tables

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Routledge
Publication Date 28 March 2002
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Routledge English Language Introductions cover core areas of language study and are intended as one-stop resources for students. Assuming no prior knowledge, books in the series offer an accessible overview of the subject, with activities, study questions, sample analyses, commentaries and key readings. The "two-dimensional" structure is built around four sections - introduction, development, exploration and extension - which offer self-contained stages for study. Each topic can also be read across these sections, enabling the reader to build gradually on the knowledge gained. "Grammar and Vocabulary" is a comprehensive introduction to the grammar and vocabulary of contemporary English. It covers the core areas of grammar and vocabulary: words and sentences, word classes, word structure, slots and fillers, sentence patterns, clause and phrase, grammar rules and vocabularies. It draws on a wide range of real texts including: articles in "The Guardian", a "Ramblers" advertisement; a poem by Betjemen; and provides classic readings by the key names in the discipline, from Halliday to Quirk and from Ayto to Trudgill.

Author Biography

Howard Jackson is Professor of English language and linguistics at the University of Central England.

Reviews

'This book is an excellently clear introduction to the core concepts in grammar and vocabulary. I would happily use this book with students beginning their study of lexis and grammar.' - Susan Hunston, University of Birmingham 'This flexible, choose-your-own-way course catches the reader's attention from the first page and paves a lively way for independent learning. Students should enjoy the experience.' - Angela Downing, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain