English Grammar: The Basics Av Michael Mccarthy

<I><P>English Grammar: The Basics</I> offers a clear, non-jargonistic introduction to English grammar and its place in society. Rather than taking a prescriptive approach, this book helps the reader become aware of the social implications of choices they make to use standard or non-standard (regional/dialect) forms. </P><P></P><P>Readers will consider:</P><P>¿ what grammar is and how it fits into the structure of language;</P><P>¿ how grammar functions in the school curriculum, the press, broadcasting and social media, as well as how these outlets reflect and reinforce our attitudes towards grammar;</P><P>¿ differences between speech and writing, as well as between formality and informality;</P><P>¿ major different approaches to theorising and describing grammar from important grammarians, including Noam Chomsky and Michael Halliday. </P><P></P><P>Featuring a glossary of key terms and practical tips and insights from the author''s 50+ years of language teaching experience around t