Structure And Meaning In English

Author : Graeme Kennedy
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-14
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317869726

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Structure and Meaning in English by Graeme Kennedy Pdf

Structure and Meaning in English is designed to help teachers of English develop an understanding of those aspects of English which are especially relevant for learners who speak other languages. Using corpus research, Graeme Kennedy cuts to the heart of what is important in the teaching of English. The book provides pedagogically- relevant information about English at the levels of sounds, words, sentences and texts. It draws attention to those linguistic items and processes which research has shown are typically hard for learners and which lead to errors. Each chapter contains: a description of one or more aspects of English an outline of typical errors or problems for learners specific learning objectives listed at the beginning of each chapter exercises or tasks based on ‘real English’ taken from newspapers and other sources. discussion topics which can be worked through independently either as part of a course, or self study With answers to many of the tasks given at the back of the book, this groundbreaking work provides a comprehensive and accessible textbook on the structure and use of the language for teachers of English.

Author : Charles F. Meyer
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2009-05-14
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780521833509

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Introducing English Linguistics by Charles F. Meyer Pdf

A genuine introduction to the linguistics of English that provides a broad overview of the subject that sustains students' interest and avoids excessive detail. It takes a top-down approach to language beginning with the largest unit of linguistic structure, the text, and working its way down through successively smaller structures.

Author : Marcello Giovanelli
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-07-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317646945

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Teaching Grammar, Structure and Meaning by Marcello Giovanelli Pdf

Teaching Grammar, Structure and Meaning introduces teachers to some basic ideas from the increasingly popular field of cognitive linguistics as a way of explaining and teaching key grammatical concepts. Particularly suitable for those teaching post-16 English Language, this book offers a methodology for teaching key aspects of linguistic form and an extensive set of learning activities. Written by an experienced linguist and teacher, this book contains: · an evaluation of current approaches to the teaching of grammar and linguistic form · a revised pedagogy based on principles from cognitive science and cognitive linguistics · a comprehensive set of activities and resources to support the teaching of key linguistic topics and text types · a detailed set of suggestions for further reading and a guide to available resources Arguing for the use of drama, role play, gesture, energy dynamics, and visual and spatial representations as ways of enabling students to understand grammatical features, this book explores and analyses language use in a range of text types, genres and contexts. This innovative approach to teaching aspects of grammar is aimed at English teachers, student teachers and teacher trainers.

Author : CAMELIA BEJAN.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1942585373

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ENGLISH WORDS by CAMELIA BEJAN. Pdf

Author : Otto Jespersen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : English language
ISBN : UOM:39076006805613

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Growth and Structure of the English Language by Otto Jespersen Pdf

Author : Mihaela Tănase-Dogaru,Alina Tigău,Mihaela Zamfirescu
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781527571815

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Deconstructing Language Structure and Meaning by Mihaela Tănase-Dogaru,Alina Tigău,Mihaela Zamfirescu Pdf

This volume brings together a number of researchers working on generative syntax and semantics, language acquisition and phonology to explore various theoretical frameworks, ranging from generative grammar and formal semantics to more descriptive approaches. The contributions gathered here investigate various aspects in the syntax, semantics, phonology and acquisition of Romanian in comparison with other (mainly Romance) languages. The book will be of interest to linguists who are keen on keeping up with the latest advances in the field of Romance studies, as well as those whose research bears on languages such as Hungarian, German, and Maltese, among others.

Author : D. Robert Ladd
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:257471711

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The Structure of Intonational Meaning by D. Robert Ladd Pdf

Author : Otto Jespersen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1919
Category : English language
ISBN : UOM:39015063976768

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Growth and Structure of the English Language by Otto Jespersen Pdf

Author : Clarence Sloat,Sharon Taylor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : English language
ISBN : 0757585779

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The Structure of English Words by Clarence Sloat,Sharon Taylor Pdf

A large vocabulary is always an asset. Students, teachers, politicians, salesmen, lawyers-in fact all of us-are judged by our ability to use words. It is not surprising, therefore, that many books have been written on the subject of vocabulary enrichment. Most rely heavily on memorization. Fortunately, there is amore efficient and practical way to enlarge your vocabulary. Many words are composed of meaningful elements that occur again and again in English. It, therefore, makes sense to learn word elements rather than whole words whenever possible. This method requires much less effort than it would take to memorize all the words or even the various forms of word elements. The Structure of English Words: is based on modern linguistic principles. These methods allow the reader to analyze words they have never seen before and to understand unusual uses of familiar words. is divided into two main sections-the text - which discusses the rules for relating the different forms or word elements, and the glossary, which covers the major Latin and Greek word roots and affixes that occur in English. features a glossary of roots in reverse order so that the reader can find a root by looking up its meaning. includes an instructors manual with answer keys, additional worksheets, explanations, charts and a note to instructors.

Author : Kerstin Schwabe,Susanne Winkler
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9027233640

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On Information Structure, Meaning and Form by Kerstin Schwabe,Susanne Winkler Pdf

This collection of articles offers a new and compelling perspective on the interface connecting syntax, phonology, semantics and pragmatics. At the core of this volume is the hypothesis that information structure represents the common interface of these grammatical components. Information structure is investigated here from different theoretical viewpoints yielding typologically relevant information and structural generalizations. In the volume's introductory chapter, the editors identify two central approaches to information structure: the formal and the interpretive view. The remainder of the book is organized accordingly. The first part examines information structure and grammar, concentrating on generalizations across languages. The second part investigates information structure and pragmatics, concentrating on clause structure and context. Through concrete analyses of topic, focus, and related phenomena across different languages, the contributors add new and convincing evidence to the research on information structure.

Author : Javier Valenzuela
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-27
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781107096370

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Meaning in English by Javier Valenzuela Pdf

A lively, up-to-date and compact introduction to semantics, accessible to those with no prior knowledge of linguistics.

Author : Bettelou Los,Claire Cowie,Patrick Honeybone,Graeme Trousdale
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing Company
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027258205

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English Historical Linguistics by Bettelou Los,Claire Cowie,Patrick Honeybone,Graeme Trousdale Pdf

This volume contains a set of articles based on papers selected from those delivered at the 20th International Conference on English Historical Linguistics (ICEHL, Edinburgh 2018). It focuses on cutting-edge research in the history of English, while reflecting the diversity that exists in the current landscape of English historical linguistics. Chapters showcase traditional as well as novel methodologies in historical linguistics (the latter made possible by the increasing quality and accessibility of digital tools), work on linguistic interfaces (between segmental phonology and prosody, and syntax and information structure) and work on mechanisms of language change (such as Yang’s Tolerance Principle, on the threshold for the productivity of linguistic rules in language acquisition). The volume will be of interest to those working on the historical phonology, morphology, syntax and pragmatics of English, language change, corpus linguistics, computational historical linguistics, and related sub-disciplines.

Author : Jim Feist
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing Company
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-07
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027266521

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Semantic Structure in English by Jim Feist Pdf

Syntax puts our meaning (“semantics”) into sentences, and phonology puts the sentences into the sounds that we hear and there must, surely, be a structure in the meaning that is expressed in the syntax and phonology. Some writers use the phrase “semantic structure”, but are referring to conceptual structure; since we can express our conceptual thought in many different linguistic ways, we cannot equate conceptual and semantic structures. The research reported in this book shows semantic structure to be in part hierarchic, fitting the syntax in which it is expressed, and partly a network, fitting the nature of the mind, from which it springs. It is complex enough to provide for the emotive and imaginative dimensions of language, and for shifts of standard meanings in context, and the “rules” that control them. Showing the full structure of English semantics requires attention to many currently topical issues, and since the underlying theory is fresh, there are fresh implications for them. The most important of those issues is information structure, which is given full treatment, showing its overall structure, and its relation to semantics and the whole grammar of English.

Author : Kate Woodford,Guy Jackson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1550 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0521824230

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Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary by Kate Woodford,Guy Jackson Pdf

The Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary is the ideal dictionary for advanced EFL/ESL learners. Easy to use and with a great CD-ROM - the perfect learner's dictionary for exam success. First published as the Cambridge International Dictionary of English, this new edition has been completely updated and redesigned. - References to over 170,000 words, phrases and examples explained in clear and natural English - All the important new words that have come into the language (e.g. dirty bomb, lairy, 9/11, clickable) - Over 200 'Common Learner Error' notes, based on the Cambridge Learner Corpus from Cambridge ESOL exams Plus, on the CD-ROM: - SMART thesaurus - lets you find all the words with the same meaning - QUICKfind - automatically looks up words while you are working on-screen - SUPERwrite - tools for advanced writing, giving help with grammar and collocation - Hear and practise all the words.

Author : Stanley Hussey
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-03
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317893516

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The English Language by Stanley Hussey Pdf

The 'correct' use of English has been the subject of vigorous debate in recent years. But what defines 'correctness' in our use of language? And how has this altered over time? In this authoritative survey of the history of the English language, the author examines how linguistic traditions have changed and developed over the centuries to produce the language that we are familiar with today. Taking present-day usage as its starting point, the book uses a topic-based approach to explore the historical development of vocabulary, grammar, syntax, sounds and spellings, thus providing both a firm sense of the structure of the language and an outline of its history.