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English for the Natives

Author : Harry Ritchie
Publisher : John Murray
ISBN 13 : 1848548389
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (485 download)

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Download or read book English for the Natives written by Harry Ritchie and published by John Murray. This book was released on 2013-10-10 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'My first English lesson was grammar with the terrifying Mrs Petrie. She spent the entire time marching up and down the classroom, thwacking various items of school furniture with a ruler while she banged on about the ING part of the verb. I sat there, vibrating with fear, desperately trying to figure out what on earth she could mean. Irregular Negative Gerund? Intransitive Nominative Genitive? It was only years later, when I was teaching English to foreign students, that I realised that English grammar wasn't obscure and wilfully difficult but a fascinating subject which I was already brilliant at - and this book will prove that you are too.' Forget the little you think you know about English grammar and start afresh with this highly entertaining and accessible guide. English for the Natives outlines the rules and structures of our language as they are taught to foreign students - and have never before been explained to us. Harry Ritchie also examines the grammar of dialects as well as standard English and shows how non-standard forms are just as valid. With examples from a wide variety of sources, from Ali G to John Betjeman, Margaret Thatcher to Match of the Day, this essential book reveals some surprising truths about our language and teaches you all the things you didn't know you knew about grammar.

Grammar for Teachers

Author : Andrea DeCapua
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387763317
Total Pages : 454 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (877 download)

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Download or read book Grammar for Teachers written by Andrea DeCapua and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-01-31 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of Grammar for Teachers is to encourage readers to develop a solid understanding of the use and function of grammatical structures in American English. It approaches grammar from a descriptive rather than a prescriptive approach; however, throughout the book differences between formal and informal language, and spoken and written English are discussed. The book avoids jargon or excessive use of technical terminology. It makes the study of grammar interesting and relevant by presenting grammar in context and by using authentic material from a wide variety of sources.

The Grammar Bible

Author : Michael Strumpf
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780805075601
Total Pages : 516 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (756 download)

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Download or read book The Grammar Bible written by Michael Strumpf and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2004-07-15 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than a quarter of a century, as the creator and proprietor of the National Grammar Hot Line, Michael Strumpf helped thousands of callers from every corner of the globe tackle the thorniest issues of English grammar. In The Grammar Bible, he answers the most common, the most insightful, and the funniest questions asked of him by students, editors, lawyers, doctors, and writers of all stripes. Professor Strumpf's unique question-and-answer sections follow concise but thorough explanations of the various elements of good grammar, from parts of speech to types of sentences; together, they comprise the ideal primer on speech and writing, showing readers how to express themselves more impressively. Whether you need a comprehensive review of the subjunctive mood or simply want to know which form of a verb to use, The Grammar Bible is a practical handbook that will enlighten, educate, and entertain you.

Mastering English

Author : Carl Bache
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
ISBN 13 : 3110803186
Total Pages : 553 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Mastering English written by Carl Bache and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2010-12-14 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The future of English linguistics as envisaged by the editors of Topics in English Linguistics lies in empirical studies which integrate work in English linguistics into general and theoretical linguistics on the one hand, and comparative linguistics on the other. The TiEL series features volumes that present interesting new data and analyses, and above all fresh approaches that contribute to the overall aim of the series, which is to further outstanding research in English linguistics.

Native Grammar

Author : Joshua Rudder
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781448614004
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book Native Grammar written by Joshua Rudder and published by . This book was released on 2012-03-16 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how grammar works in any language through engaging explanations, clear examples and plenty of hands-on exercises. Seven graded chapters introduce the major properties of words and word classes, including nouns, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, particles and how to put them together. Lots of examples from world languages (Hawaiian, Chinese, Spanish, Navajo, Maltese, Luiseño and more).Learn all about key concepts in the linguistic fields of morphology and syntax, including morphemes and allomorphs, noun cases, pronoun persons, verb tenses, aspects and moods, focus and transitivity, and many others. Interesting examples and informative insights drawn from the careful study of foreign languages. This reference guide offers a unique trip through the world of grammar for enthusiasts of linguistics and students of foreign languages.28 activities and 6 detailed review tests covering a wide range of languages. Appendix with answers to every exercise and review exam. Glossary with all key terms defined. Maps showing major world language families mentioned in the course. Index.

The Grammar Book

Author : Marianne Celce-Murcia
Publisher : Newbury House
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 872 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Grammar Book written by Marianne Celce-Murcia and published by Newbury House. This book was released on 1999 with total page 872 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this highly acclaimed revision, grammatical descriptions and teaching suggestions are organized into sections dealing with Form, Meaning, and Use. THE GRAMMAR BOOK, Second Edition helps teachers and future teachers grasp the linguistic system and details of English grammar, providing more information on how structures are used at the discourse level.

Cherokee Reference Grammar

Author : Brad Montgomery-Anderson
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN 13 : 0806149337
Total Pages : 537 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (61 download)

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Download or read book Cherokee Reference Grammar written by Brad Montgomery-Anderson and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2015-09-08 with total page 537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cherokees have the oldest and best-known Native American writing system in the United States. Invented by Sequoyah and made public in 1821, it was rapidly adopted, leading to nineteenth-century Cherokee literacy rates as high as 90 percent. This writing system, the Cherokee syllabary, is fully explained and used throughout this volume, the first and only complete published grammar of the Cherokee language. Although the Cherokee Reference Grammar focuses on the dialect spoken by the Cherokees in Oklahoma—the Cherokee Nation and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians—it provides the grammatical foundation upon which all the dialects are based. In his introduction, author Brad Montgomery-Anderson offers a brief account of Cherokee history and language revitalization initiatives, as well as instructions for using this grammar. The book then delves into an explanation of Cherokee pronunciation, orthography, parts of speech, and syntax. While the book is intended as a reference grammar for experienced scholars, Montgomery-Anderson presents the information in accessible stages, moving from easier examples to more complex linguistic structures. Examples are taken from a variety of sources, including many from the Cherokee Phoenix. Audio clips of various text examples throughout can be found on the accompanying CDs. The volume also includes three appendices: a glossary keyed to the text; a typescript for the audio component; and a collection of literary texts: two traditional stories and a historical account of a search party traveling up the Arkansas River. The Cherokee Nation, as the second-largest tribe in the United States and the largest in Oklahoma, along with the United Keetoowah Band and the Eastern band of Cherokees, have a large number of people who speak their native language. Like other tribes, they have seen a sharp decline in the number of native speakers, particularly among the young, but they have responded with ambitious programs for preserving and revitalizing Cherokee culture and language. Cherokee Reference Grammar will serve as a vital resource in advancing these efforts to understand Cherokee history, language, and culture on their own terms.

A Grammar of Crow

Author : Randolph Graczyk
Publisher : University of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 482 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book A Grammar of Crow written by Randolph Graczyk and published by University of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crow, a Siouan language spoken on the Crow Reservation in southeastern Montana, remains one of the most vital Native American languages, with several thousand speakers. A Grammar of Crow is the first detailed description of the Crow language in a contemporary linguistic framework. Randolph Graczyk draws on more than thirty-five years of daily contact with speakers of the language and his training as a linguist to offer an in-depth description and analysis of the crucial elements of the language, illustrated with numerous examples. The grammar is primarily descriptive, couched in terms of universal linguistic theory. It examines phonological, morphological, and syntactic features and treats the major phonological and morphological structures of Crow, paying considerable attention to the syntax of relative and subordinate clauses, noun incorporation, and various serial verb constructions. The switch reference system is also discussed in detail.

Mastering the American Accent with Online Audio

Author : Lisa Mojsin
Publisher : Barrons Educational Services
ISBN 13 : 1438008104
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Mastering the American Accent with Online Audio written by Lisa Mojsin and published by Barrons Educational Services. This book was released on 2016-09-15 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mastering the American Accent is an easy-to-follow approach for reducing the accent of non-native speakers of English. Well-sequenced lessons in the book correspond over eight hours of audio files covering the entire text. The audio program provides clear models (both male and female) to help coach a standard American accent. The program is designed to help users speak Standard American English with clarity, confidence, and accuracy. The many exercises in the book concentrate on topics such as vowel sounds, problematic consonants such as V, W, TH, the American R and T and others. Correct lip and tongue positions for all sounds are discussed in detail. Beyond the production of sounds, the program provides detailed instruction in prosodic elements such as syllable stress, emphasis, intonation, linking words for smoother speech flow, common word contractions, and much more. Additional topics that often confuse ESL students are also discussed and explained. They include distinguishing between casual and formal speech, homophones (e.g., they're and there), recognizing words with silent letters (e.g., comb, receipt), and avoiding embarrassing pronunciation mistakes, such as mixing up "pull" and "pool." Students are familiarized with many irregular English spelling rules and exceptions, and are shown how such irregularities can contribute to pronunciation errors. A native language guide references problematic accent issues for 13 different language backgrounds. Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.

A Tohono O'odham Grammar

Author : Ofelia Zepeda
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
ISBN 13 : 0816534926
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (165 download)

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Download or read book A Tohono O'odham Grammar written by Ofelia Zepeda and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2016-10-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first pedagogical grammar of the Papago language features twenty chapters on grammatical constructions and five sample dialogs—plus abbreviations, symbols, summary of grammatical elements, and two glossaries. Classroom-tested for teaching both native and non-native speakers, the text also offers linguists an overview of the Papago language not available elsewhere.

Oxford A-Z of Grammar and Punctuation

Author : John Seely
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 019966918X
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (996 download)

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Book Synopsis Oxford A-Z of Grammar and Punctuation by : John Seely

Download or read book Oxford A-Z of Grammar and Punctuation written by John Seely and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work provides the basic information about grammar and punctuation that people need on a day-to-day basis. Arranged A to Z, it contains entries for standard grammatical terms as well as dealing with specific questions of usage.

Koasati Grammar

Author : Bel Abbey
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 9780803227255
Total Pages : 674 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (272 download)

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Download or read book Koasati Grammar written by Bel Abbey and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 1991-01-01 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An American Indian language belonging to the Muskogean linguistic family, Koasati is spoken today by fewer than five hundred people living in southwestern Louisiana and on the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation in Texas. Geoffrey D. Kimball has collected material from the speakers of the larger Louisiana community to produce the first comprehensive description of Koasati. The book opens with a brief history of the Koasati. The chapters that follow describe Koasati phonology, verb conjugation classes and inflectional morphology, verb derivation, noun inflectional and derivational morphology, grammatical particles, and syntax and semantics. A discussion of Koasati speech styles illustrated with texts concludes the book. Because examples of grammatical construction are drawn from native speakers in naturally occurring discourse, they authoritatively document aspects of a language that is little known.

English Grammar for the Utterly Confused

Author : Laurie Rozakis
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071430970
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (714 download)

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Download or read book English Grammar for the Utterly Confused written by Laurie Rozakis and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2003-06-22 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For students who want to learn the nuts and bolts of English grammar A generation ago, the United States public school system stopped formal instruction in English grammar and consequently created a legion of students and professionals notoriously weak in writing and language skills. English Grammar for the Utterly Confusedis a must-have for anyone who gets that “deer-in-the-headlights" look when asked to recognize a misplaced modifier or even find the verb in a sentence. This user-friendly, witty guide helps everyone-from students taking the GED to professionals writing business plans-learn the structures of English grammar and how to use them easily and proficiently. Demystifying grammar once and for all, this handbook will help all readers acquire the ability to speak and write competently, correctly, and confidently. Key features include: Exercises throughout to develop facility in writing skills Clear explanations of complex concepts Handy icons More than 200 solved problems and examples Test Yourself section in each chapter

The Syntactic Phenomena of English

Author : James D. McCawley
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 9780226556277
Total Pages : 850 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (562 download)

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Book Synopsis The Syntactic Phenomena of English by : James D. McCawley

Download or read book The Syntactic Phenomena of English written by James D. McCawley and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1998-04-25 with total page 850 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprises a thorough treatment of the syntactic structures of English, beginning with an overview to syntactic analysis and progressing through the major constructions and processes of English grammar. Updates from the 1988 edition include sections on appositive constructions, parasitic gaps, contrastive negation, and comparative conditional sentences and expanded coverage of cleft sentences and free relatives. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

The Languages of Native North America

Author : Marianne Mithun
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107392802
Total Pages : 800 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book The Languages of Native North America written by Marianne Mithun and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2001-06-07 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an authoritative survey of the several hundred languages indigenous to North America. These languages show tremendous genetic and typological diversity, and offer numerous challenges to current linguistic theory. Part I of the book provides an overview of structural features of particular interest, concentrating on those that are cross-linguistically unusual or unusually well developed. These include syllable structure, vowel and consonant harmony, tone, and sound symbolism; polysynthesis, the nature of roots and affixes, incorporation, and morpheme order; case; grammatical distinctions of number, gender, shape, control, location, means, manner, time, empathy, and evidence; and distinctions between nouns and verbs, predicates and arguments, and simple and complex sentences; and special speech styles. Part II catalogues the languages by family, listing the location of each language, its genetic affiliation, number of speakers, major published literature, and structural highlights. Finally, there is a catalogue of languages that have evolved in contact situations.

A Grammar of Lezgian

Author : Martin Haspelmath
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
ISBN 13 : 3110884216
Total Pages : 589 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book A Grammar of Lezgian written by Martin Haspelmath and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2011-09-27 with total page 589 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The series builds an extensive collection of high quality descriptions of languages around the world. Each volume offers a comprehensive grammatical description of a single language together with fully analyzed sample texts and, if appropriate, a word list and other relevant information which is available on the language in question. There are no restrictions as to language family or area, and although special attention is paid to hitherto undescribed languages, new and valuable treatments of better known languages are also included. No theoretical model is imposed on the authors; the only criterion is a high standard of scientific quality.

Grammar Express with Answers

Author : Marjorie Fuchs
Publisher : Pearson Education
ISBN 13 : 9780582776456
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (764 download)

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Download or read book Grammar Express with Answers written by Marjorie Fuchs and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2003 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Grammar Express' is a practical tool for intermediate students who wish to learn or review English grammar . It offers a balance of grammar reference and practice , can be used in class or for self-study , provides a range of clear explanatory charts and presents language in real-life contexts. Self-check activities and tests help students monitor their understanding and progress , 'Be careful' notes warn of common errors and 32 appendices provide useful information on a range of subjects from the obvious (irregular verbs) to the less obvious (common time word changes in indirect speech).