Doing English Grammar
Theory, Description and Practice
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- Author: Roger Berry, Lingnan University, Hong Kong
- Date Published: March 2021
- availability: Available
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9781108412810
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Grammar is integral to teaching English as a second language, and yet there is often a disconnect between theory and practice. This book bridges that gap by introducing key theories of English grammar and showing how they can be applied in teaching. By drawing on an eclectic range of sources, and using a multidisciplinary approach, Berry links advances in our knowledge of grammar, from theoretical and descriptive viewpoints, with developments in pedagogical practices, to provide a comprehensive overview of the whole process of grammar. The second part of the book contains four case studies of key areas of English grammar in which the insights of the earlier chapters are applied, illustrating how grammar theory is used in practice. Offering new insights into the way English grammar works, this book is invaluable for all professionals who 'do' English grammar: teachers, grammarians, textbook writers and syllabus designers, testers and researchers.
Read more- Uses a multidisciplinary approach, linking theory and methodology to classroom practice
- Gives case studies of important grammatical areas to clearly illustrate the general points made in earlier chapters
- Each chapter is followed by an activity, to allow readers to engage with the material
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'Grammar teaching has long been an important, albeit challenging, part of the second/foreign language teaching curriculum. Drawing on advancements in research on both English grammar and pedagogy in the past few decades, Professor Berry has produced a highly informative and practical book of pedagogical English grammar for everyone interested in grammar teaching. This book can serve as an excellent textbook for a pedagogical grammar course for both pre- and in-service teachers, as well as a reference book for all ESL/EFL educators.' Dilin Liu, Professor of Applied Linguistics/TESOL, Department of English, the University of Alabama
See more reviews'This authoritative and accessible book will help readers engage critically with grammar and its role in language education. Bridging theoretical and applied perspectives, it is full of insights and useful ideas, demystifying grammar while capturing its excitement and importance.' Phil Durrant, Associate Professor in Language Education, University of Exeter
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- Date Published: March 2021
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9781108412810
- length: 300 pages
- dimensions: 230 x 152 x 14 mm
- weight: 0.381kg
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
1. The Place Of Grammar
2. What Is Grammar?
3. The Need for new Descriptions
4. Working with Terminology
5. Issues in Grammatical Description
6: Grammar in Operation
7. Case Study 1: The Articles
8. Case-Study 2: The Comparison of Adjectives
9. Case Study 3: The Personal Pronouns
10. Case Study 4: Reported Speech
Conclusion
Appendices
Index.
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