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English Sentence Constructions departs from a usage-based theoretical perspective in which all language units -- which we refer to as constructions -- have both a meaning and form, and context is all-important in determining the function and form of these constructions.As a starting-level module, English Sentence Constructions guides students of English or Language at tertiary level through different levels of analysis at the sentence, clause, phrase, and word level. The book starts with an explanation of different sentence types and structures (Chapters 1 and 2), zooms in on the verb phrase as the central component of any sentence (in Chapters 3 and 4), before zooming in even closer, discussing word classes (Chapter 5) and phrases (Chapter 6). The next two chapters explicate the intricacies of sentence constituents that function as clauses (Chapter 7) and aid students in integrating all chapters by discussing sentence analysis at all levels (Chapter 8). The last chapter (Chapter 9) shows how knowledge about sentence constructions can be applied to effective writing in English. English Sentence Constructions can be used in teacher-led modules, but the many exercises in each chapter, the clearly worked out answer keys, and a comprehensive glossary of terminology also make it suitable for self-study. For each chapter, there is an online test in which students can check their understanding.The exercises can be found on the book's companion website: https://doi.org/10.1075/z.240.website
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Del 35 - Trends in Language Acquisition Research
Usage-based Perspectives on Language and Language Acquisition
In honour of Heike Behrens
Inbunden, Engelska, 2026
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Over the last three decades, usage-based (UB) approaches have developed into a leading paradigm in research on language, language use, and (first and second) language acquisition. This volume shows how current UB approaches—embracing diverse perspectives, disciplines, and methodologies—place authentic language use in interaction at center stage. The contributions explore a broad range of related questions: How can linguistic representations be described? How does constructional knowledge, including vocabulary, evolve in different languages and contexts? How do children develop discourse-level processing skills? Which input affordances, including scaffolding and frequency distributions, shape language acquisition? How can we explain individual learning trajectories, including for children with developmental language disorders? The chapters are framed by a preface outlining the origins of UB approaches and a postface addressing current and future directions and challenges. This is a volume in honour of Heike Behrens and her crucial contributions to theoretical and empirical UB research. It will be an interesting read for students, researchers, and practitioners interested in language, language use, language development, and multilingualism.