Frameworks of English

An essential introductory guide to linguistic frameworks, offering students a detailed description of the morphological, lexical, grammatical and phonological structures of contemporary English.

The Frameworks of English covers everything students need to know about linguistic frameworks. It offers a detailed description of the morphological, lexical, grammatical and phonological structures of contemporary English in a clear and logical way, guiding readers step-by-step through the various levels. The second edition amplifies and expands upon some aspects of the first edition, particularly discourse structures, as well as adding new features such as exercises and suggestions for further reading at the end of each Part.

KIM BALLARD is the Head of English at Esher College in Surrey, UK. She was Chief Examiner for A-Level English Language for seven years.

List of Tables * List of Figures * Acknowledgements and Sources * PART 1: INTRODUCTION * Introduction * PART 2: LEXICAL FRAMEWORKS * Word Classes * Word Formation * PART 3: GRAMMATICAL FRAMEWORKS * Inflections * Phrases * Clauses * Sentences * PART 4: DISCOURSE FRAMEWORKS * Beyond Sentences * PART 5: PHONOLOGICAL FRAMEWORKS * Phonetics and Phonemes * Segmental Phonology * Suprasegmental Phonology * Phonetic and Other Symbols * Answers to Exercises * Glossary * Index