Sinopsis

Advanced. Grammar, Structure, and Style Revised Edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, and now provides everything your students need to succeed in the new AS/A2 Language specifications. Packed with essential information and advice, it covers: - spoken English and speech sounds - the acquisitions of language - accent and dialect - the grammatical structure of English - language in its social context - language and gender - the place of language in the media - historical change and current trends in language use - language Techniques in literature - practical writing skills - advice on responding to examination questions - directed writing The Contents of the book are: -Section A: The Structures of English - Language and Speech (Spoken English, Suprasegmental Features of Spoken English, The Acquisition of Language, Accent and Dialect) - Language and Grammar (The Vocabulary of English, Grammar and Syntax, Semantics) -Section B: Language and the Social Context - Language and Society (The Language of Gender, The Language of the Media, The Language of Literature) - Language Development (Historical Change in Language Use, Current Trends in Language Use) -Section C: Analysis and Evaluation of Prose (Guidelines for Analysis and Evaluation, Directed Writing) Each section is illustrated with examples from a wide range of genres, and activities throughout the book enable students to check their understanding of key points and practise vital examination skills.