Roger Hawkins Knihy

French Grammar and Usagecomprises both reference grammar and manual of current usage to provide a complete resource at the intermediate and advanced levels.

Adopting the objectives of Chomsky's Principles and Parameters approach to Universal Grammar, Second Language Syntax takes the reader through the main research findings in second language grammatical development. For each area, empirical findings are linked to proposals made by linguists working within the Principles and Parameters framework, with the aim of developing a theory of second language syntax.

The book offers a detailed local history derived from an extensive examination of microfilmed Canton newspapers spanning from 1875 to 1899. It provides insights into the community's past, capturing significant events, cultural shifts, and daily life during that period, all based on primary source materials. This historical account is valuable for anyone interested in the evolution of Canton and its residents over these transformative years.

For students of English language, linguistics or modern languages, this introduction explores second language (L2) learning in terms of five problems facing the L2 learner: 'breaking into' the language; associating forms with meanings; learning L2 syntax; learning L2 semantics; and learning about context of use.

A practical guide for amateurs to the craft of the professional restorer. With over 360 photographs, it explains the simplest, safest and ethical techniques that are recommended today and - essentially - do not further damage your pieces

The revised edition of Practising French Grammar offers a set of varied and accessible exercises for developing a greater practical awareness of the language. It has been updated and is the ideal companion volume to the new edition of the widely acclaimed French Grammar and Usage by RogerHawkins and Richard Towell, but can be used by anyone wishing to improve their proficiency in French. The numbering and organization has been amended to match that of the main grammar, and it features lively texts and activities, as well as jokes and cartoons, helping students to expand theirvocabulary, and their ability to speak French. For use both in classwork and by independent learners, the Workbook provides summaries of key grammatical points at the beginning of each exercise, as well as model answers to the exercises and translations of difficult words.