French Grammar and Usage - Softcover

Hawkins, Roger; Towell, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0658017985 ISBN 13: 9780658017988

Publisher: Routledge, 2001

Synopsis

Here's the extensively revised and updated edition of a reference renowned for its sweeping coverage, straightforward approach, and simple explanations. Teaming up with native speaker, Marie-Noelle Lamy, the authors give extra attention to areas that are especially difficult for English-speaking learners. The guide is designed for people with an intermediate or advanced knowledge in French, and it covers both formal and informal language. The new edition features fresh examples and even easier to use cross-referencing and indexing.

Grammar demystified, and usage made crystal clear with:

• Explanations of all major structures of French and points of grammar
• Up-to-date examples to illustrate grammar and usage
• Practical tips on what can and what cannot be said
• Simple-to-use organization, cross-referencing, and indexing

About this title

About the Author:

Roger Hawkins, Ph.D., (Colchester, England) is a professor and head of the Department of Language and Linguistics at the University of Essex.

Richard Towell, Ph.D., (Bolton, England) is a professor and head of the Department of Modern Languages at the University of Salford.

Review:

...focuses on those aspects of French grammar known to cause difficulties for English-speaking learners of French. It uses an up-to-date approach with modern terminology, but takes care to ensure that all terms and ideas are clearly explained. Students and teachers alike will find that it does an excellent job.Professor R. A. Lodge, University of St. Andrews, This book is a major contribution to reference works on French grammar.Francophonie...a comprehensive and reliable grammar...French Language Studies'What I particularly like about this book is the fact that its explanations are rooted in current research on spoken and written French discourse. In addition, it provides students with a variety of tools that they can use to make different types of analogies and generalizations; the acquisition of such tools allows them to continue the acquisition process well beyond any course.'Nadine DiVitro, Director of Romance Language Programs, University of Chicago

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0658017985
• ISBN 13: 9780658017988
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 480