Product Description

• Moves the analysis of grammar and language structure onto the next stage – interpreting it from a semantic and pragmatic point of view.
• Clearly shows how grammar works in different literary contexts – literary, non-literary, spoken and written.
• Explores a wide range of linguistic themes, including sociolinguistics, language acquisition and register.
• Provides guidance on how people can put their knowledge of grammar into daily practice and how this is interpreted by others.
• Organised in the same way as Rediscover Grammar for quick reference.
  Unique, lively writing and clear explanations from the world-class grammar expert.
  

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #29780 in Books
• Published on: 2004-04-21
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 400 pages

Review
"An invaluable resource for teachers and students of A Level English Language and English Language and Literature, encouraging the move on from mere 'feature spotting' responses to texts." John Shuttleworth, Chief Examiner English Language A Level"

Customer Reviews

Good book let down by the basics
As a serious university English language student I bought this book having been told Crystal was "the man" and full of hope that he would reveal all.What a let-down. Not in terms of content I hasten to add but in the simple matter of the index, which is appalling. Look up hyponym or meronym or even homograph! You wont find them. When studying you need to find things quickly so you'd go to the index, right! Wrong!Such a let down and sadly repeated in "rediscover grammar" another Crystal title. I'm sure this stuff is in here.....somewhere. Not impressive in my view. This knowledge now means I avoid Mr C like the plague.