{"product_id":"meaning-and-the-english-verb-9780582784574","title":"Meaning and the English Verb","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery language has its peculiar problems of meaning for the foreign learner. In the English language, some of the biggest yet most fascinating problems are concentrated in the area of the finite verb phrase: in particular, tense, aspect, mood and modality. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeaning and the English Verb\u003c\/em\u003e describes these fields in detail for teachers and advanced students of English as a foreign or second language. This new third edition uses up-to-date examples to show differences and similarities between American and British english, reflecting a great deal of recent research in this area. It also takes account of the subtle changes which are taking place in the language today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn print for over 30 years, \u003cem\u003eMeaning and the English Verb\u003c\/em\u003e has established itself as a recognised authority on the meaning and use of verb constructions in English. This updated third edition will ensure that it remains an invaluable text for teachers and students of English worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeoffrey Leech\u003c\/strong\u003e is Emeritus Professor of English Linguistics at Lancaster University. He has published 20 books with Longman, including 'A Linguistic Guide to English Poetry' and 'A Communicative Grammar of English'.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50844765716754,"sku":"9780582784574","price":70.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ad99f006-046c-46c5-9cf1-636d54e69684.jpg?v=1737331771","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/meaning-and-the-english-verb-9780582784574","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}