Overview

This new edition of the Modern French Grammar is an innovative reference guide to French, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume. Divided into two parts, Part A covers traditional grammatical categories such as word order, nouns, verbs and adjectives and Part B is organized around language functions and notions such as: giving and seeking information describing processes and results expressing likes, dislikes and preferences. With a strong emphasis on contemporary usage, all grammar points and functions are richly illustrated with examples. Implementing feedback from users of the first edition of the Grammar, this second edition includes clearer explanations and greater emphasis on areas of particular difficulty for learners of French. This is the ideal reference grammar for learners of French at all levels, from beginner to advanced. No prior knowledge of grammatical terminology is assumed and a glossary of grammatical terms is provided. This Grammar is complemented by the Modern French Grammar Workbook Second Edition which features related exercises and activities.

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Author:   Margaret Lang (Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK) ,  Isabelle Perez (Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK.)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.40cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.580kg
ISBN:  

9780415331623

ISBN 10:   0415331625
Pages:   324
Publication Date:   03 June 2004
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Adult education ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Introduction How to use this book Glossary Section A: Structures 1. The noun group 2. The verb group Section B: Functions 3. Exposition 4. Attitude 5. Argumentation 6. The sounds of French Verb tables Index of grammar structures and functions

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"""Modern French Grammar delivers a hands-on, user-friendly reference grammar text that belongs on the shelf of every French teacher and in the backpacks of all dedicated students of the language."" - Modern Language Reviews Praise for Routledge Modern Grammars - ‘The entire series is outstanding. Why? Because it's totally practical without getting stuck in grammatical obscurities. It reflects the actual, contemporary use of the language as it is used by ordinary, educated speakers.’ - Harold Goodman, author of the Michel Thomas courses"

<p>Praise for Routledge Modern Grammars -<p> The entire series is outstanding. Why? Because it's totally practical without getting stuck in grammatical obscurities. It reflects the actual, contemporary use of the language as it is used by ordinary, educated speakers. - Harold Goodman, author of the Michel Thomas courses

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Margaret Lang is Professor of French, and Isabelle Perez is Teaching Fellow, both at the School of Management and Languages, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh

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