Functional English Grammar
An Introduction for Second Language Teachers

This text explores ways in which English grammar enables speakers and writers to represent the world, to interact with one another, and to create coherent messages.

Graham Lock (Author)

9780521459228, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 27 October 1995

312 pages
22.9 x 15.3 x 2.1 cm, 0.51 kg

'This book presents grammar as a functional resource for creating meaning. It assumes no previous knowledge of English grammar, yet as an introduction it is pretty thorough.' 'This book is practical, with its feet firmly on the ground; it is positive and thought-provoking, and merits inclusion in any TD SIG member's library.' Teacher Development No. 35, 1997

This text explores ways in which English grammar enables speakers and writers to represent the world, to interact with one another, and to create coherent messages. This book provides second language teachers with a functional description of English grammar, in which grammar is viewed as a communicative resource. Each chapter includes a focus on areas of difficulty for second language learners, numerous authentic examples, tasks that allow the reader to apply the concepts introduced, and discussion questions. A final chapter covers issues in the learning and teaching of grammar, and reviews methodological options for the second or foreign language classroom. Assuming no previous study of linguistics or English grammar, this book is suitable for self-study or as a textbook in teacher education programs.

Subject Areas: ELT grammar, vocabulary & pronunciation [ELG], ELT: teaching theory & methods [EBA]