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English Sentence Constructions departs from a usage-based
theoretical perspective in which all language units -- which we
refer to as constructions -- have both a meaning and form, and
context is all-important in determining the function and form of
these constructions. As a starting-level module, English Sentence
Constructions guides students of English or Language at tertiary
level through different levels of analysis at the sentence, clause,
phrase, and word level. The book starts with an explanation of
different sentence types and structures (Chapters 1 and 2), zooms
in on the verb phrase as the central component of any sentence (in
Chapters 3 and 4), before zooming in even closer, discussing word
classes (Chapter 5) and phrases (Chapter 6). The next two chapters
explicate the intricacies of sentence constituents that function as
clauses (Chapter 7) and aid students in integrating all chapters by
discussing sentence analysis at all levels (Chapter 8). The last
chapter (Chapter 9) shows how knowledge about sentence
constructions can be applied to effective writing in English.
English Sentence Constructions can be used in teacher-led modules,
but the many exercises in each chapter, the clearly worked out
answer keys, and a comprehensive glossary of terminology also make
it suitable for self-study. For each chapter, there is an online
test in which students can check their understanding.
Have you ever been told that raising your child to speak multiple
languages will harm their development? Are teachers or other
professionals suspicious of your efforts? Are you sometimes unsure
if you are helping your child's language development, or are you
uncertain where to start? It is increasingly recognised among
researchers that, far from harming a child's development, being
exposed to multiple languages from birth or early childhood can
result in linguistic, creative and social advantages. The authors,
all multilinguals themselves, parents of multilingual children, and
researchers on language and multilingualism, aim to provide advice
and inspiration for multilingual families across the world. The
latest research on multilingualism and the authors' own experiences
are used to provide a friendly, accessible guide to raising and
nurturing happy multilingual children.
Have you ever been told that raising your child to speak multiple
languages will harm their development? Are teachers or other
professionals suspicious of your efforts? Are you sometimes unsure
if you are helping your child's language development, or are you
uncertain where to start? It is increasingly recognised among
researchers that, far from harming a child's development, being
exposed to multiple languages from birth or early childhood can
result in linguistic, creative and social advantages. The authors,
all multilinguals themselves, parents of multilingual children, and
researchers on language and multilingualism, aim to provide advice
and inspiration for multilingual families across the world. The
latest research on multilingualism and the authors' own experiences
are used to provide a friendly, accessible guide to raising and
nurturing happy multilingual children.
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