This book proposes an extension of Cognitive Grammar (Langacker 1987, 1991, 2008) towards a cognitive discourse grammar, through the unique environment that literary stylistic application offers. Drawing upon contemporary research in cognitive stylistics (Text World Theory, deixis and mind-modelling, amongst others), the volume scales up central Cognitive Grammar concepts (such as construal, grounding, the reference point model and action chains) in order to explore the attenuation of experience - and how it is simulated - in literary reading. In particular, it considers a range of contemporary texts by Neil Gaiman, Jennifer Egan, Jonathan Safran Foer, Ian McEwan and Paul Auster.
The English Grammar Workbook for Adults: A Self-Study Guide to Improve Functional Writing (ESL & EFL Friendly!)
The engaging, self-guided way to learn how to write better in English Mastering English grammar can be a real challenge. But, with a little practice and patience, you can discover how to communicate better through self-study in your spare time. The English Grammar Workbook for Adults is here to help improve your writing fluency so you can gain confidence while crafting emails, cover letters, conducting daily business, and personal correspondence.
Common Grammar Pitfalls and Mistakes (Speedy Study Guides)
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Common Grammar Pitfalls and Mistakes (Speedy Study Guides)
Grammar comes with a set of rules that are confusing and highly conditional that to claim full understanding is highly unlikely. Using this quick study guide, you will be introduced to mistakes and pitfalls in the hopes of helping you to not commit them too. By using examples, you're no longer just looking at concepts; you're working with the actual sentences that you'd say.
Grammar for English Language Teachers, 2nd edition
Grammar for English Language Teachers is an ideal reference guide for experienced and trainee teachers who are developing their knowledge of English grammar systems. The book provides practical ideas for planning lessons, with clear explanations. Easy exercises encourage teachers to understand factors affecting grammatical choices, transferring that knowledge to their students. Analysis of real learner errors from the Cambridge Corpus develops teachers' ability to deal with students' common mistakes.
Traditionally, there has been a disconnect between theoretical linguistics and pedagogical teacher training. This book seeks to bridge that gap. Using engaging examples from a wide variety of languages, it provides an innovative overview of linguistic theory and language acquisition research for readers with a background in education and teacher training, and without specialist knowledge of the field. The authors draw on a range of research to ground ideas about grammar pedagogy, presenting the notion of Virtual Grammar as an accessible label for unifying the complexity of linguistics.
