Abstract

The third edition of this acclaimed introduction to English grammar equips students with the tools they need to critically engage and really get under the skin of all sorts of texts. The first part of the book locates the study of grammar within its broader context and presents clearly the various grammatical categories, and later chapters go on to show how these methods can be applied by students in their own reading and technical understanding of various types of texts.
The third edition of English Grammar: An Introduction:
• Contextualises grammar through a clear step-by-step presentation, supported by practical exercises at the end of each chapter
• Has been expanded with new material, including more information about morphology, more examples and critical analysis of texts
• Has been revised and updated throughout, with several grammatical descriptions rewritten for clarity
Combining contemporary linguistic approaches with the familiar terms of traditional grammar, this lively introduction to a central field in language study is a valuable companion for both students and teachers of English grammar.

Peter Collins is a retired Professor of Linguistics from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. He has published more than a hundred academic books, articles and book chapters. His research interests include English grammar, World Englishes (particularly Australian English), and corpus linguistics.

Carmella Hollo is a retired Lecturer in Linguistics from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. Her teaching has concentrated in the areas of English grammar, introduction to linguistics courses and historical linguistics.

‘English Grammar: An Introduction fills the need for a well-written textbook on English grammar for secondary and tertiary students. Peter Collins and Carmela Hollo provide an excellent, up-to-date and clear introduction to the grammatical description, bringing together syntactic analysis and contextual analysis of English. Each chapter is supplemented by useful exercises with answers.’ – Dr Jon Mills, University of Kent, UK

‘A highly useful undergraduate resource book, particularly for those teaching grammar and its application to the analysis of (authentic) texts. Part A introduces language description in a straightforward, concise and engaging manner; Part B employs actual usage as the field where these descriptions are challenged and illustrated: how various styles of English, both spoken and written, impact on grammatical structures. ’ – Dr Gabriel Ozon, University of Sheffield, UK