The Complete Book of Reading takes the reader step by step through the activities necessary to learning important comprehension, grammar skills, and writing techniques.
Fly High Fun Grammar complements the Fly High series and can be used in class or for homework. It includes: • clear and simple explanations for all the grammar points in the Pupil's Book • a variety of practice activities, with constant recycling • further exploitation of songs from the Pupil's Book • games and role play activities • regular Reviews The accompanying audio CD includes the grammar explanations, songs and example dialogues for the speaking activities.
Origins of Grammar: An Anthropological Perspective
An important feature of human language grammar is that it seems to be unrepeated in nature; it does, therefore, seem to be a candidate for what differentiates us as a species. As an emergent capacity, however, it cannot be the whole story: the capacities from which it emerges must be more deeply implicated in our humanness than grammar itself.
This study provides an in-depth analysis of the morphosyntax, semantics, and pragmatics of the major grammatical constructions involved in time reference in Yukatek Maya, a native Meso-american language spoken on the peninsula of Yucatán. The description traces temporal properties in clause structure, lexical predicate classes, verb inflection and derivation, adverbial modification, and clause and sentence combination, and thus covers a substantial part of the core grammar of the language.
American English File gets students talking thanks to its unique and proven formula combining confidence-building, opportunity, and motivation. High-interest content is organized in lively, achievable lessons, using humor and imagination to encourage students to communicate and enjoy learning English. Solid grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation foundation carefully supports the work with the four skills and gradually builds students' confidence and performance in English.
