English Grammar book

Construction Grammar explains how knowledge of language is organized in speakers' minds. The central and radical claim of Construction Grammar is that linguistic knowledge can be fully described as knowledge of constructions, which are defined as symbolic units that connect a linguistic form with meaning.

Authentic academic contexts provide strong grammar instruction and lead students to become more proficient writers.

This edited collection is about the application of English grammar and specialises in 'functional' and'corpus' approaches, approaches which are increasingly recognised as providing significant insights into English language in action. It aims to stimulate interest and understanding of grammar as an applied tool not just for grammarians or language learners, but for all those interested in how language is organized to shape our view of events in the world. As the chapters in this book show, functional and corpus approaches allow us to make observations that would not be amenable through more traditional forms of grammatical analysis. They also illustrate how researchers can fruitfully bring together corpus and functional approaches to reveal how grammar and lexis create and transmit values, identities and ideologies. Research in Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) has a long tradition of drawing on functional grammar but has only relatively recently begun to draw on corpus linguistics. As such, the book is unusual in presenting work on CDA which draws on corpus linguistics. But not only that, it is also unique in presenting work in CDA which brings together the methodologies of corpus linguistics and functional grammar, demonstrating their combined potential for illuminating ideological perspectives, particularly in media texts. Given this focus and given the increasing value of empirical data, the book will be of interest to those in a range of disciplines including the humanities and media and cultural studies. Chapters comprise both newly commissioned and previously published works that illustrate the two methodological approaches to grammatical analysis and how they can be applied to deepen our understanding of language.

s Grammar & Composition Applied English 6 Dr Usha Hariram is an experienced educator, ELT consultant, author, and has been the Principal of esteemed institutions for several years. She was formerly a member of the CBSE, Governing Body of the Board; and Chairperson, National Progressive Schools Conference. Raina Saxena has over 40 years of teaching experience in international schools, including The British School and Lycee de Francais, Delhi. She believes in a holistic approach to learning and explores every avenue to bring substance into her teachings. Esha Bakhshi Shaunik has over 35 years of teaching experience in many prestigious schools including The Shriram School and G D Goenka Public School, Delhi. She has taught English and Social Studies and has also authored textbooks for the primary school students.

This edited collection is about the application of English grammar and specialises in 'functional' and'corpus' approaches, approaches which are increasingly recognised as providing significant insights into English language in action. It aims to stimulate interest and understanding of grammar as an applied tool not just for grammarians or language learners, but for all those interested in how language is organized to shape our view of events in the world. As the chapters in this book show, functional and corpus approaches allow us to make observations that would not be amenable through more traditional forms of grammatical analysis. They also illustrate how researchers can fruitfully bring together corpus and functional approaches to reveal how grammar and lexis create and transmit values, identities and ideologies. Research in Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) has a long tradition of drawing on functional grammar but has only relatively recently begun to draw on corpus linguistics. As such, the book is unusual in presenting work on CDA which draws on corpus linguistics. But not only that, it is also unique in presenting work in CDA which brings together the methodologies of corpus linguistics and functional grammar, demonstrating their combined potential for illuminating ideological perspectives, particularly in media texts. Given this focus and given the increasing value of empirical data, the book will be of interest to those in a range of disciplines including the humanities and media and cultural studies. Chapters comprise both newly commissioned and previously published works that illustrate the two methodological approaches to grammatical analysis and how they can be applied to deepen our understanding of language.

Rita Baksi has over 40 years of experience in teaching English and EVS in the primary sections of various schools of repute, both in Kolkata and Delhi. Her major tenure has been with D P S, R K Puram, Delhi, for 20 years. A great motivator, Rita empowers the learners by igniting their minds and helps them master the skills of the English language. Pallavi Kumar has a teaching experience of 25 years in prominent schools of Delhi like D P S, Mathura Road; G D Goenka School, Vasant Kunj; & D P S, R K Puram. Her experience includes teaching English and Social Studies to the primary classes. Pallavi is an enthusiastic educator who believes in learner-centric education.

English Grammar book