Functions Of English

The monograph illustrates the language specific realization of plausibly universal principles of language structure. The study attempts to cover the most basic (regular) parts of English grammar as a whole consistently, within a single compatible framework, but at the same time to present empirically based arguments in favour of specific analyses. She utilizes as often as possible standard scientific argumentation leading to the most generally accepted and best supported analysis of the chosen phenomena. The study is intended for Czech academic audience and therefore it also contains several typologically relevant comparison of English and Czech structures.

The English Profile Programme is an elaboration of the performance level descriptions of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) that is concerned specifically with the English language. The CEFR has become influential in building a shared understanding of performance levels for foreign language learners. However, there is a considerable gap between the broad descriptions of levels provided, which covers a range of languages and learning contexts, and the level of detail required for applications such as syllabus or test design, which this volume addresses. With its combination of theoretical insights and practical advice, this is a useful work for academics, policy-makers, curriculum designers, textbook writers, postgraduate students and examination board staff.

Familiar teacher-controlled exercises, as well as many specifically designed communication activities enable students to practice functional speech in realistically simulated situations.

Functions of American English is for adults and young adults at high intermediate and advanced levels who need to learn to communicate effectively with the English they have acquired.

"[A]ll interview transcriptions and almost 150 tables with calculations from the quantitative survey are made available on the accompanying CD-ROM."--Page 4 of cover.

Prosody in English, German and Chinese is outlined as a principal component of linguistic form for communicative functions in speech interaction.