{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-english-grammar-paperback","title":"An Introduction to English Grammar - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGerald Nelson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSidney Greenbaum\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn Introduction to English Grammar provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of English grammar. The first part of the book ('The Grammar') provides a step-by-step introduction to the key topics in English grammar. The second part ('The Applications') shows how a grasp of these topics can be helpful in resolving usage problems, in developing a clear writing style, and in mastering punctuation and spelling. A whole chapter, 'English in Use', is devoted to illustrating the grammatical features of a wide range of modern text types, including emails, Facebook pages, and 'tweets'. It also looks at the special grammatical features of English in everyday conversation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter is followed by two sets of exercises. The first set can be used in self-study or in the classroom. The second set deals with more advanced topics, and can be used for classroom discussion or essay writing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fourth edition has been fully revised and updated and includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eclearer descriptions and improved presentation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003enew material on word structure and word formation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003enew exercises, examples and extracts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eupdated further reading\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssuming no prior knowledge of English grammar, this book is ideal for beginning students on a one-semester course and provides everything a student needs on the theory and practice of English usage. A comprehensive Glossary of grammatical terms is included and a website provides invaluable additional exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGerald Nelson is Professor of English at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. His publications include \u003ci\u003eEnglish: An Essential Grammar\u003c\/i\u003e, 2nd edition (Routledge, 2010) and \u003ci\u003eInternet Grammar of English\u003c\/i\u003e, Survey of English Usage, University College London (1998).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe late \u003cb\u003eSidney Greenbaum \u003c\/b\u003ewas Director of the Survey of English Usage and formerly Quain Professor of English Language and Literature, University College London. He was the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Oxford English Grammar \u003c\/i\u003e(1996) and co-author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eComprehensive Grammar of the English Language \u003c\/i\u003e(1985), \u003ci\u003eUniversity Grammar of English \u003c\/i\u003e(1973) and \u003ci\u003eThe Grammar of Contemporary English \u003c\/i\u003e(1972).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 350\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 08, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52695201546547,"sku":"9781138855496","price":118.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/N1Nnb3BWZ3FGNWNRM0QwZDM3dEM5QT09.webp?v=1763085510","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/an-introduction-to-english-grammar-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}