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Turkish: An Essential Grammar is a concise, user-friendly guide to the most important structures of contemporary Turkish. Presenting a fresh and accessible description of the language, this engaging grammar uses clear, jargon-free explanations offering practical guidance on understanding and constructing words and sentences correctly. Key features include: pronunciation guideclear grammatical explanationsfrequent use of examples from colloquial and formal speech, accompanied by translationsillustrative tables and a series of appendices to complement the explanationsfull glossary of grammatical terms.With numerous language examples bringing grammar to life, this truly essential reference work will prove invaluable to all students looking to master the patterns of modern Turkish, which are often very different from those in English or other European languages.Aslı Göksel is Associate Professor of Linguistics in the Department of Western Languages and Literatures at Boğaziçi University, Istanbul. Celia Kerslake is Lecturer in Turkish in the Faculty of Oriental Studies at the University of Oxford.The two authors previously collaborated on the writing of Turkish: A Comprehensive Grammar (Routledge, 2005)

Turkish: An Essential Grammar is a concise, user-friendly guide to the most important structures of contemporary Turkish. Presenting a fresh and accessible description of the language, this engaging grammar uses clear, jargon-free explanations offering practical guidance on understanding and constructing words and sentences correctly. Key features include: pronunciation guideclear grammatical explanationsfrequent use of examples from colloquial and formal speech, accompanied by translationsillustrative tables and a series of appendices to complement the explanationsfull glossary of grammatical terms.With numerous language examples bringing grammar to life, this truly essential reference work will prove invaluable to all students looking to master the patterns of modern Turkish, which are often very different from those in English or other European languages.Aslı Göksel is Associate Professor of Linguistics in the Department of Western Languages and Literatures at Boğaziçi University, Istanbul. Celia Kerslake is Lecturer in Turkish in the Faculty of Oriental Studies at the University of Oxford.The two authors previously collaborated on the writing of Turkish: A Comprehensive Grammar (Routledge, 2005)

Turkish: A Comprehensive Grammar has been extensively revised in this second edition to provide a complete reference guide to modern Turkish grammar, presenting an accessible description of the language with a thorough description of the sound system, intonation patterns, word structure and sentence structure of Turkish.The book presents a stimulating analysis of the complexities of the language through detailed descriptions and illustrative examples. Relevant parts of the examples are highlighted for better understanding and are accompanied by grammatical glosses that will facilitate the parsing of the constructions. An extensive system of cross-referencing makes it easy for the reader to see the connection between topics.The book is designed as a source for intermediate and advanced learners and users of Turkish and for students of linguistics. It can be used as a reference book and supplementary material in colleges, universities, and continuing education classes, both in Turkish courses and specialized linguistics classes.

Turkish: A Comprehensive Grammar has been extensively revised in this second edition to provide a complete reference guide to modern Turkish grammar, presenting an accessible description of the language with a thorough description of the sound system, intonation patterns, word structure and sentence structure of Turkish.The book presents a stimulating analysis of the complexities of the language through detailed descriptions and illustrative examples. Relevant parts of the examples are highlighted for better understanding and are accompanied by grammatical glosses that will facilitate the parsing of the constructions. An extensive system of cross-referencing makes it easy for the reader to see the connection between topics.The book is designed as a source for intermediate and advanced learners and users of Turkish and for students of linguistics. It can be used as a reference book and supplementary material in colleges, universities, and continuing education classes, both in Turkish courses and specialized linguistics classes.

Turkish: A Comprehensive Grammar is a complete reference guide to modern Turkish grammar. Concentrating on the real patterns of use in modern Turkish, it presents a detailed and systematic description of the structure of language at every level:sounds, words and sentences and will remain the standard reference work for years to come. Drawing upon a rapidly growing body of scholarly research on Turkish, this well-presented Grammar is a stimulating and up-to-date analysis of the complexities of the language, with full and clear explanations and examples throughout. A detailed index and extensive cross-referencing between numbered subsections also provides readers with easy access to the information they require.Features include:detailed treatment of common grammatical structures and parts of speechextensive use of examples, all with English translationsparticular attention to areas of confusion and difficultycomprehensive glossary of all grammatical termsThe Grammar is an essential reference source for intermediate and advanced learners and users of Turkish. It is ideal for use in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.