Description:
A Descriptive Grammar of English is a concise pedagogical reference grammar, highlighting the fundamentals of contemporary English grammar, clearly illustrated with unambiguous and pertinent examples of modern usage.
Brief description: Andrew Rossiter was for many years chair of the department of Applied Languages at the University of Franche-Comté in Besançon, France. He spent most of his career teaching in universities in France, and has been guest lecturer at universities elsewhere in Europe. This title is the fruit of over thirty years of teaching English, giving the author a broad-ranging insight into the difficulties of the English language and English grammar, as perceived by speakers of other languages as well as by native English speakers.
Review Quotes:
"A Descriptive Grammar of English by Example should be included on your list of reference material..... Having the English language laid out in such a user-friendly approach is a welcome treat for non-native teachers and learners."
I.A.T.E.F.L. VOICES Magazine
"The clarity of explanations and wealth of examples, alongside helpful visual keys, provide both new and experienced teachers with something easy to dip into, regardless of the language level they are teaching."
EFL Magazine
"Very extensive without being too deep or analytical. The author seems to have a great understanding of many of the challenges that teachers and learners have"
ELTAF bulletin, Germany
"Very user friendly ... a useful, compact reference grammar"
TESOLANZ bulletin, New Zealand