The Frameworks of English


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How does language work? What are the different elements? How do they all fit together? The Frameworks of English is a step-by-step guide through the various levels of language, describing the morphological, lexical, grammatical and phonological frameworks of contemporary English in a clear and logical way. Beginning with words as the building blocks of language, it investigates their internal structure and shows how words can be combined into larger and larger units, from phrases to sentences and beyond. The sound system of language is explored, covering the production of individual sounds as well as the features of syllable structure and connected speech. The third edition of this popular textbook: features a new chapter on how to approach accent and dialect variation in English throughout the world includes both spoken and written examples of electronically mediated language offers updated suggestions for further reading and research The Frameworks of English is a step-by-step guide through the various levels of language, describing the morphological, lexical, grammatical and phonological frameworks of contemporary English in a clear and logical way. Beginning with words as the building blocks of language, it investigates their internal structure and shows how words can be combined into larger and larger units, from phrases to sentences and beyond. The sound system of language is explored, covering the production of individual sounds as well as the features of syllable structure and connected speech.




The Frameworks of English


Book Description

How does language work? What are the different elements? How do they all fit together? The Frameworks of English is a step-by-step guide through the various levels of language, describing the morphological, lexical, grammatical and phonological frameworks of contemporary English in a clear and logical way. Beginning with words as the building blocks of language, it investigates their internal structure and shows how words can be combined into larger and larger units, from phrases to sentences and beyond. The sound system of language is explored, covering the production of individual sounds as well as the features of syllable structure and connected speech. The third edition of this popular textbook: - Features a new chapter on how to approach accent and dialect variation in English throughout the world - Includes both spoken and written examples of electronically mediated language - Offers updated suggestions for further reading and research




The Frameworks of English


Book Description

This fourth edition of a popular textbook offers a step-by-step guide through the various levels of language, covering everything students need to know about linguistic frameworks in one volume. Moving in a logical way through the morphological, lexical, grammatical and phonological frameworks of contemporary English, it provides an invaluable introduction to this essential and fascinating topic. Beginning with words, the building blocks of language, Ballard not only investigates their internal structure but also demonstrates how they can be combined into larger units, from phrases, to sentences and beyond. The sound system of language is also explored, with coverage of individual sounds as well as the features of syllable structure and connected speech. Boasting a brand new chapter on the history of the English language and a wealth of additional exercises, this fully revised and refreshed edition of The Frameworks of English is an essential purchase for all students of English Language and Linguistics.




The Frameworks of English


Book Description

The Frameworks of English covers everything students need to know about linguistic frameworks. It offers a detailed description of the morphological, lexical, grammatical and phonological structures of contemporary English in a clear and logical way, guiding readers step-by-step through the various levels. The second edition amplifies and expands upon some aspects of the first edition, particularly discourse structures, as well as adding new features such as exercises and suggestions for further reading at the end of each Part.




Business English Frameworks


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Business English Frameworks is a photocopiable resource book for teachers of Business English to use with in-service learners of English for business and professional purposes. The book covers a huge variety of business topics and contains 60 photocopiable frameworks, which encourage learners to talk about their own work situation in a structured way. The frameworks can be used in groups, pairs or in one-to-one teaching situations.




A Theoretical Framework for Language Education and Teaching


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Educational linguistics is transcultural, with research in the field adopting an international scope. Educational systems, on the contrary, are culture-bound. As a consequence, actual teaching differs across countries, and sometimes even among provinces, local educational authorities, and schools. However, a globalized world needs to share the various meanings of “knowing a language” and “teaching a language”, as language is the main factor of both cultural identity and national and international interaction. The framework offered here is built on eight “hypotheses”, logical models that provide the potential common core of a non-culture-bound theory of language education and of language teaching. The book thus suggests a common terminology, some common principles, and a basic paradigm to be shared in both theoretical and practical research in edu-linguistics, consequently going beyond the borders implied by such titles as European framework, American standards, and Chinese guidelines.




The Semantics of Nominalizations across Languages and Frameworks


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The volume explores the semantics of nominalizations from different theoretical points of view: formal and lexical semantics, cognitive-functional grammar, lexical-functional grammar, discourse representation theory. Data from a variety of languages are taken into account, including Hungarian, Italian, French, German and English. The papers discuss the semantics of distinct readings of nominalizations and meaning differences observed between competing affixes.




Handbook of Research on Engaging Immigrant Families and Promoting Academic Success for English Language Learners


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In the past few years, there has been an influx of immigrant children into the school system, many with a limited understanding of English. Successfully teaching these students requires educators to understand their characteristics and to learn how to engage immigrant families to support their children’s academic achievements. The Handbook of Research on Engaging Immigrant Families and Promoting Academic Success for English Language Learners is a collection of innovative research that utilizes teacher professional development models, assessment practices, teaching strategies, and parental involvement strategies to develop ways for communities and educators to create social and academic conditions that promote the academic success of immigrant and English language learners. While highlighting topics including bilingual learners, family engagement, and teacher development, this book is ideally designed for early childhood, elementary, middle, K-12, and secondary school teachers; school administrators; faculty; academicians; and researchers.




A Guide to Gender-analysis Frameworks


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This is a single-volume guide to all the main analytical frameworks for gender-sensitive research and planning. It draws on the experience of trainers and practitioners, and includes step-by-step instructions for using the frameworks.




Building Application Frameworks


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Object Technology The first experience-based guide to building object-oriented frameworks Building Application Frameworks By providing reusable skeletons on which to build new applications, frameworks can save you countless hours and thousands (even millions) of dollars in development costs. Written and edited by some of the top names in the object-oriented programming world, this is the first complete study of building frameworks. Using examples drawn from successful implementations worldwide, it walks you through all the steps of a framework development project. Providing guidance on all key technical and business issues surrounding framework construction, it covers: * Techniques for developing, integrating, and adapting frameworks * Leveraging existing design and code * Selecting and utilizing frameworks * Tracking, controlling, and documenting framework development * Maintaining, measuring, and controlling framework quality * Training developers in the effective use of frameworks * Evaluating frameworks and framework investments