This text explores ways in which English grammar enables speakers and writers to represent the world, to interact with one another, and to create coherent messa

The approach to language and grammar that motivates this book is unabashedly functional; grammar is not just a system of empty rules, it is a means to an end, a

The approach to language and grammar that motivates this book is unabashedly functional; grammar is not just a system of empty rules, it is a means to an end, a

This text explores ways in which English grammar enables speakers and writers to represent the world, to interact with one another, and to create coherent messa

This engaging textbook bridges the gap between traditional and functional grammar. Starting with a traditional approach, students will develop a firm grasp of t