Adventures in Grammarland is set in a fantasy world, where words are people and where, because of bitter conflict and disunity in the past, the land is now oppressed by the tyrant Ignorance.
Guillaume's theory of psychomechanics views language as systematic and semiotic, with the use of verb forms governed by the meaning we want to express, which is embedded in the unconscious resources of one's native tongue rather than in rules.
Guillaume's theory of psychomechanics views language as systematic and semiotic, with the use of verb forms governed by the meaning we want to express, which is embedded in the unconscious resources of one's native tongue rather than in rules.
Homonyms are pairs of words (sometimes three or four words) that sound alike, but have different spellings and meanings, such as ';side-sighed,' ';bare-bear,' and ';seen-scene.
The fun and easy way to learn essential grammar rules, common usage errors, and other key concepts in the English language - written specifically for the Australian audience Understanding the rules of English is key to being an effective communicator at work, at school, or anywhere else.
The fun and easy way to learn essential grammar rules, common usage errors, and other key concepts in the English language - written specifically for the Australian audience Understanding the rules of English is key to being an effective communicator at work, at school, or anywhere else.
In On the Tip of My Tongue, logophile and television star Tom Read Wilson takes a delicious dive into the etymology and usage of words, euphemisms and bon mots.
"e;Business English and a little bit of Grammar"e; ist ein unverzichtbares Buch fur alle, die ihre Englischkenntnisse im beruflichen Umfeld verbessern mochten.