Routledge Essential Grammars
About the Book Series
Essential Grammars describe clearly and succinctly the core rules of each language and are up-to-date and practical reference guides to the most important aspects of languages used by contemporary native speakers. They are designed for elementary to intermediate learners and present an accessible description of the language, focusing on the real patterns of use today.
Essential Grammars are a reference source for the learner and user of the language, irrespective of level, setting out the complexities of the language in short, readable sections that are clear and free from jargon.
Essential Grammars are ideal either for independent study or for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.
All Essential Grammars are available as inspection copies.
English: An Essential Grammar
3rd Edition
By Gerald Nelson
January 28, 2019
English: An Essential Grammar is written specifically for native speakers, beginning with the basics and going on to deal with phrase, clause and sentence structure, word formation and spelling. This fully revised third edition features new material on: the structure of phrases and clauses ...
Portuguese: An Essential Grammar
3rd Edition
By Amelia P. Hutchinson, Janet Lloyd, Cristina Sousa
August 14, 2018
This new edition of Portuguese: An Essential Grammar is a practical reference guide to the most important aspects of modern European Portuguese. Combining traditional and function-based grammar, the book sets out the complexities of Portuguese in short, readable sections. Explanations are clear, ...
Arabic: An Essential Grammar
2nd Edition
By Faruk Abu-Chacra
December 19, 2017
This new edition of Arabic: An Essential Grammar is an up-to-date and practical reference guide to the most important aspects of the language. Suitable for beginners, as well as intermediate students, the book offers a strong foundation for learning the fundamental grammar and structure of Arabic....
Catalan: An Essential Grammar
1st Edition
By Nicolau Dols, Richard Mansell
February 24, 2017
Catalan: An Essential Grammar is a concise and convenient guide to the basic grammatical structure of Catalan. Presenting a fresh and accessible description of the language, this engaging Grammar uses clear explanations and sets out the complexities of Catalan in short, readable sections clarified...
North Sámi: An Essential Grammar
1st Edition
By Lily Kahn, Riitta-Liisa Valijärvi
February 20, 2017
North Sámi: An Essential Grammar is the most up-to-date work on North Sámi grammar to be published in English. The book provides: a clear and comprehensive overview of modern Sámi grammar including examples drawn from authentic texts of various genres. a systematic order of topics beginning ...
Dutch: An Essential Grammar
10th Edition
By William Shetter, Esther Ham
May 12, 2016
Now in its 10th edition, Dutch: An Essential Grammar is a reference guide to the most important aspects of modern Dutch as it is used by native speakers. Features include: A brand new chapter on negation; A user-friendly style to ensure all elements of the language that are of particular ...
Greek: An Essential Grammar
2nd Edition
By David Holton, Peter Mackridge, Irene Philippaki-Warburton, Michalis Georgiafentis
November 04, 2015
Greek: An Essential Grammar is a concise and user-friendly reference guide to modern Greek. It presents a fresh and accessible description of the language in short, readable sections. Explanations are clear and supported by examples throughout. This new edition has been revised and updated to ...
Modern Hebrew: An Essential Grammar
4th Edition
By Lewis Glinert
October 23, 2015
This new edition of Modern Hebrew: An Essential Grammar is an up-to-date and practical reference guide to the most important aspects of modern Hebrew as used by contemporary native speakers of the language. It presents an accessible description of the language, focusing on the real patterns of use...
Finnish: An Essential Grammar
3rd Edition
By Fred Karlsson
May 07, 2015
This thoroughly revised third edition of Finnish: An Essential Grammar is grounded in fundamental insights of modern linguistics and incorporates some of the latest achievements in the description of written and spoken Finnish. It gives a systematic account of the structures of the written language...
Georgian: A Learner's Grammar
1st Edition
By George Hewitt
August 21, 2013
This is the first learner's grammar of this fascinating language to appear for many years.The Grammar presents the language in the form of dialogues and reading passages. Full attention is given to the script reproduction and recognition, pronunciation, lexis and individual points of grammar. There...
Polish: An Essential Grammar
2nd Edition
By Dana Bielec
April 20, 2012
Polish: An Essential Grammar is a user-friendly guide to all the important structures of this fascinating language. Presenting a fresh and accessible description of the language, this engaging grammar uses clear, jargon-free explanations and sets out the complexities of Polish in short, readable ...
Latvian: An Essential Grammar
1st Edition
By Dace Praulinš
April 19, 2012
Latvian: An Essential Grammar is a concise, user-friendly guide to the basic grammatical structures of Latvian. Presenting a fresh and accessible description of the language, this engaging grammar uses clear, jargon-free explanations to set out the complexities of Latvian in short, readable ...