Elements of English - An Introduction to the Principles of the Study of Language

First published in 1967, this book was based on new descriptions of English emerging from recent research. It provides an introduction to the study of the English language for the first-year university student. It will also be invaluable to all those concerned with the teaching and learning of English as a foreign or second language, particularly the teacher in training and the university student.

Sommario

Preface; 1. Sound, shape and Sense 2. The English Sound-System 3. Sounds and the Learner 4. The Organization of Speech 5. Grammatical Patterning 6. The Word: Forms and Functions 7. A Sketch of the Sentence 8. A Note on Lexicon; Appendices; Index

Info autore

Branford, William

Riassunto

First published in 1967, this book was based on new descriptions of English emerging from recent research. It provides an introduction to the study of the English language for the first-year university student.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: William Branford, Branford William
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 02.02.2017
• EAN: 9781138918788
• ISBN: 978-1-138-91878-8
• Pagine: 206
• Serie: Routledge Library Editions: The English Language
• Categorie: Libri scolastici > Corsi per adulti / università popolare > Materiali per università popolare / materiali per corsi di lingua; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Scienze linguistiche e letterarie > Linguistica generale e comparata; Language: history & general works, Language acquisition, Language: history and general works