Description
Product ID: | 9780415411394 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Series: | Routledge Comprehensive Grammars |
Title: | Bengali: A Comprehensive Grammar |
Authors: | Author: Hanne-Ruth Thompson |
Page Count: | 800 |
Subjects: | Language learning: grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, Grammar & vocabulary, Bengali |
Description: | Select Guide Rating This Bengali grammar is aimed at students, scholars and native speakers who want to learn more about the language as well as linguists of other languages. The book moves away from theoretical linguistics interpretation and aims to show Bengali language structures as clearly as possible through the medium of examples. Bengali: A Comprehensive Grammar is a complete reference guide to Bengali grammar. It presents a fresh, accessible and thorough description of the language, concentrating on the real patterns of use in modern Bengali. The book moves from the sounds and script through morphology and word classes to a detailed analysis of sentence structures and semantic features such as aspect, tense, negation and reduplication. The Grammar is an essential reference source for the learner and user of Bengali, irrespective of level. It is ideal for use in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types. With clear and simple explanations this book will remain the standard reference work for years to come for both learners and linguists alike. The volume is organized to promote a thorough understanding of Bengali grammar. It offers a stimulating analysis of the complexities of the language, and provides full and clear explanations. Throughout, the emphasis is on Bengali as used by present-day native speakers. An extensive index and numbered paragraphs provide readers with easy access to the information they require. Features include:
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Imprint Name: | Routledge |
Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2010-04-26 |