2003, ISBN: 9780415058681

Hardcover

London & New York: Routledge. Fine with No dust jacket as issued. 2003. Hardcover. 0415000106 . London & New York: Routledge, (2003). Large 8vo. xxxii,575pp, Index, Bibliography,… More...

London & New York: Routledge. Fine with No dust jacket as issued. 2003. Hardcover. 0415000106 . London & New York: Routledge, (2003). Large 8vo. xxxii,575pp, Index, Bibliography, Notes. Hardcover. Fine condition, no dj as issued. From Preface: "Turkish belongs to the Turkic language family…it accounts for some 40 per cent of the total number of speakers of Turkic languages." "This book offers a descriptive grammar of Modern Standard Turkish. The data comes from simple texts, from other grammar books (listed in the bibliography), and from my own intuitions, the latter checked against the intuitions of other Turkish speakers." ISBN 0415000106; Descriptive Grammars; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 608 pages ., Routledge, 2003, 5, Paperback / softback. New. The Routledge Handbook of Systemic Functional Linguistics brings together internationally renowned scholars of systemic functional linguistics (SFL) to provide a space for critical examination of the key tenets underpinning SFL theory. Uniquely, it includes description of the three main strands within contemporary SFL scholarship: Halliday's Introduction to Functional Grammar, Martin's discourse semantics and Fawcett's Cardiff Grammar. In five sections and thirty-eight interdisciplinary chapters, this is the first handbook to cover the whole architecture of SFL theory, comprising: the ontology and epistemology of SFL; SFL as a clause grammar; lexicogrammar below the clause, and SFL's approach to constituency; SFL's vibrant theory of language above the clause; and SFL as a theory of praxis with real-world applications. With a wide range of language examples, a comprehensive editors' introduction and a section on further reading, The Routledge Handbook of Systemic Functional Linguistics is an essential resource for all those studying and researching SFL or functional grammar., 6, New. Grammar and Context: considers how grammatical choices influence and are influenced by the context in which communication takes place examines the interaction of a wide variety of contexts - including socio-cultural, situational and global influences includes a range of different types of grammar - functional, pedagogic, descriptive and prescriptive explores grammatical features in a lively variety of communicative contexts, such as advertising, dinner-table talk, email and political speeches gathers together influential readings from key names in the discipline, including: David Crystal, M.A.K. Halliday, Joanna Thornborrow, Ken Hyland and Stephen Levey. The accompanying website to this book can be found at http://www.routledge.com/textbooks/0415310814/, 6, Paperback / softback. New. Developing Writing Skills in Chinese has been devised for post-intermediate students who need to write Chinese in the course of their life, work or study. Each unit covers a specific style of writing and is reinforced with a rich selection of model texts. All texts are followed by supporting notes examining the formats, styles, grammar structures or special phrases featured. A wide variety of exercises are featured throughout, and each unit concludes with a helpful glossary given in Chinese characters, pinyin and English translations. An answer key is also included in the back of the book. The following writing styles and genres are covered: Personal correspondence-greetings and condolences, explanations and apologising, making arrangements and keeping in touch Formal writing-announcements and adverts, letters of enquiry and application, business correspondence, developing an argument, facts and data Narration-story narratives, reporting speech, exemplifying and summarising Description and comparison-outlining people's characters, physical attributes and appearance, places and weather This new edition has been comprehensively revised and updated throughout. It includes a brand-new chapter on narratives and there is new coverage of digital communication methods such as text messages and emails. An additional English-Chinese glossary is also available for free download at http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415678896/ Developing Writing Skills in Chinese will help students to write coherently, clearly and appropriately in a variety of contexts. It is suitable for both classroom and self-study use., 6, Oxford: Routledge, 1996. First edition. . Hard cover. Fine.. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 404 p. Descriptive Grammars. Audience: General/trade., Routledge, 1996, 5<

1996, ISBN: 9780415058681

Hardcover

New. Grammar and Context: considers how grammatical choices influence and are influenced by the context in which communication takes place examines the interaction of a wide variety … More...

New. Grammar and Context: considers how grammatical choices influence and are influenced by the context in which communication takes place examines the interaction of a wide variety of contexts - including socio-cultural, situational and global influences includes a range of different types of grammar - functional, pedagogic, descriptive and prescriptive explores grammatical features in a lively variety of communicative contexts, such as advertising, dinner-table talk, email and political speeches gathers together influential readings from key names in the discipline, including: David Crystal, M.A.K. Halliday, Joanna Thornborrow, Ken Hyland and Stephen Levey. The accompanying website to this book can be found at http://www.routledge.com/textbooks/0415310814/, 6, Paperback / softback. New. Developing Writing Skills in Chinese has been devised for post-intermediate students who need to write Chinese in the course of their life, work or study. Each unit covers a specific style of writing and is reinforced with a rich selection of model texts. All texts are followed by supporting notes examining the formats, styles, grammar structures or special phrases featured. A wide variety of exercises are featured throughout, and each unit concludes with a helpful glossary given in Chinese characters, pinyin and English translations. An answer key is also included in the back of the book. The following writing styles and genres are covered: Personal correspondence-greetings and condolences, explanations and apologising, making arrangements and keeping in touch Formal writing-announcements and adverts, letters of enquiry and application, business correspondence, developing an argument, facts and data Narration-story narratives, reporting speech, exemplifying and summarising Description and comparison-outlining people's characters, physical attributes and appearance, places and weather This new edition has been comprehensively revised and updated throughout. It includes a brand-new chapter on narratives and there is new coverage of digital communication methods such as text messages and emails. An additional English-Chinese glossary is also available for free download at http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415678896/ Developing Writing Skills in Chinese will help students to write coherently, clearly and appropriately in a variety of contexts. It is suitable for both classroom and self-study use., 6, Oxford: Routledge, 1996. First edition. . Hard cover. Fine.. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 404 p. Descriptive Grammars. Audience: General/trade., Routledge, 1996, 5<

1997, ISBN: 9780415058681

Hardback. New. The third edition of World Englishes provides an engaging overview of the global variations in vocabulary, grammar, phonology and pragmatics of English as it is used world… More...

Hardback. New. The third edition of World Englishes provides an engaging overview of the global variations in vocabulary, grammar, phonology and pragmatics of English as it is used worldwide. This book introduces the principles of linguistic variation and provides coverage on the roots of English, the spread of English, variations of English as a second language and trends for the future. Thoroughly updated throughout in line with recent research, this third edition now also includes: 43 audio examples of speakers of native (17) and of non-native (26) English reflecting the global variety of the language, available to download from www.routledge.com/9781138487659; descriptions of selected twenty-first century developing varieties including Chinese English, Russian English and Vietnamese English; greater linguistic detail on second-language English in many areas; improved and updated descriptions of first-language varieties; a new framework for describing lexical variation; full discussion throughout of English in social media. Offering a thorough and detailed descriptive account of all the main varieties of English across the globe, World Englishes provides a balanced discussion of political issues and the sociolinguistic background to variation in English spoken and written, face-to-face, on paper and online, in the twenty-first century. This book is essential reading for students approaching this topic for the first time., 6, Routledge, 1996-12-26. Hardcover. Good. Published by Routledge, 1997. Black hardcover with silver printing. Top back cover edge with two spots of abrasion, one showing board underneath. Limited wear otherwise; no markings noted., Routledge, 1996-12-26, 2.5<

1996, ISBN: 0415058686

Hardcover

[EAN: 9780415058681], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Routledge, Oxford], Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 404 p. Descriptive Grammars. Audience: General/trade., Books