This book argues that language is a network of concepts which in turn is part of the general cognitive network of the mind. It challenges the widely-held view that language is an innate mental module with its own special internal organization. It shows that language has the same internal organization as other areas of knowledge such as social relations and action schemas, and reveals the rich links between linguistic elements and contextual categories. Professor Hudson presents a new theory of how we learn and use our knowledge of language. He puts this to work in a series of extended explorations of morphology, syntax, semantics, and sociolinguistics. Every step of his argument and exposition is illustrated with examples, including the kind mainstream theory finds it hard to analyse. He introduces the latest version of his influential theory of Word Grammar and shows how it can be used to explain the operations of language and as a key to understanding the associated operations of the mind.
To make grasping grammar easier and more fun, Just Enough English Grammar
uses colorful cartoons illustrate eachimportant grammar point. You see
the grammar concept in action, guaranteeing you will remember it next
time you need to use it in writing or in conversation. Learning grammar
has never been so easy!
A part of OXFORD publication "Oxford Learner's Grammar" - The Grammar Checker CD-ROM contains a fully searchable electronic index and hints for the learner and many more.
Grammar Time 6 The Grammar Time series provides reference and practice books for 8-15 year olds that use humorous cartoons, drawings and photographs to introduce and practice the English language.
Focus on Grammar Test-generating CD-ROMallows teachers to create and customize tests quickly and easily. There are six levels including most of the grammar topics.
NEWLY ADDED supplementary material: rubrics for speaking and writing, transperancies, and powerpoint presentations
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