{"product_id":"english-grammar-the-basics-9780367633653","title":"English Grammar: The Basics","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Michael McCarthy\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Routledge\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Grammar \u0026amp; Punctuation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnglish Grammar: The Basics offers a clear, non-jargonistic introduction to English grammar and its place in society. Rather than taking a prescriptive approach, this book helps the reader become aware of the social implications of choices they make to use standard or non-standard (regional\/dialect) forms. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will consider: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- what grammar is and how it fits into the structure of language;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- how grammar functions in the school curriculum, the press, broadcasting and social media, as well as how these outlets reflect and reinforce our attitudes towards grammar;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- differences between speech and writing, as well as between formality and informality;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- major different approaches to theorising and describing grammar from important grammarians, including Noam Chomsky and Michael Halliday. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a glossary of key terms and practical tips and insights from the author's 50+ years of language teaching experience around the world, this book is for anyone who has ever found themselves questioning the 'rules' of the English language.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45241072484503,"sku":"9780367633653","price":2115.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780367633653.webp?v=1769227488","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/english-grammar-the-basics-9780367633653","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}