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Apart from describing the constituent elements of the English language thoroughly and in a straightforward way, I think the plus of Thorne's book is when she applies her analytical ability to a vast range of genres providing teachers with the practical tools to recognise the genre features in the examples. The genre analysis section is the real 'meat' of the whole book also in terms of number of pages devoted to it. In conclusion, Thorne has drawn from Linguistics and Genre Analysis and has finally succeeded in training teachers, and learners, to look at genre with those critical eyes we all need to understand what is behind a piece of writing of any kind.
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Mastering Advanced English Language: 40 Paperback – 3 April 2008
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Consultant Cardiologist Sara Thorne
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Written primarily for AS and A-Level English courses, but of interest to university students on related courses, this book is designed to make an intuitive understanding of language explicit. By focusing on language use in different contexts, it encourages an investigative and interpretative approach.
- ISBN-109781403994837
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- Edition2nd 2008 ed.
- PublisherBloomsbury Academic
- Publication date3 April 2008
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions15.6 x 3.32 x 23.39 cm
- Print length656 pages
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SARA THORNE is currently an Educational Consultant and LEA English Adviser.
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- ASIN : 1403994838
- Publisher : Bloomsbury Academic; 2nd 2008 ed. edition (3 April 2008)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 656 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9781403994837
- ISBN-13 : 978-1403994837
- Dimensions : 15.6 x 3.32 x 23.39 cm
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JessicaReviewed in Italy on 1 December 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars libro veramente ottimo
Verified Purchaseacquistato per fini universitari, sono rimasta piacevolmente sorpresa dalla qualità e versatilità di questo libro. Ideale per imparare le basi della linguistica inglese e i meccanismi del linguaggio pubblicitario, è interessante da leggere anche al di fuori del proprio percorso di studi. Consigliato.
- a personReviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 November 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars really thorough. A must buy.
Verified PurchaseReally amazing. I was very apprehensive in buying this but I am so glad that I did. Everything is explained so well, in detail, explained. I am doing A-Level English and was really struggling. Only had it a couple weeks and it have already helped me. Thank you so much!
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GiuliaReviewed in Italy on 21 May 2020
4.0 out of 5 stars Un buon manuale
Verified PurchaseAcquistato per l'università, il libro è arrivato in ottime condizioni (nonostante fosse di seconda mano). Nel complesso si tratta di un testo ben fatto, molto utile per apprendere le basi della linguistica inglese. Vi sono anche approfondimenti sul linguaggio di alcuni settori specifici (pubblicità, giornali...)
- HeraclesReviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 August 2019
4.0 out of 5 stars Has a lot a information on English language.
Verified PurchaseA great book about English language at A level plus: there is a lot of information. There could be more activities (only the first 2 chapters have activities with answers). It is well written, being clear in most areas. The text brings up some questions though, for example, why the slatted shape of the vowels diagram? So you'll need to look elsewhere to be fully knowledgeable. Some examples are fairly dated now, but are still useful. It's a book you can dip in to for reference too.