: A separate key is available to help students verify their understanding of the exercises.

The textbook (by Günter Radden and René Dirven) is primarily valued for its didactic quality , which makes complex linguistic theories accessible to students and second-language learners. Key helpful features of the book include:

: Unlike traditional rule-based grammars, it emphasizes conceptual motivation , explaining why certain grammatical forms are used based on how humans perceive things like time, space, and events.

Cognitive English Grammar (Cognitive Linguistics in Practice)

You can find more detailed information about the book's structure and contents on John Benjamins Publishing Company or Google Books .

: Each of the 12 chapters is structured with an overview , chapter summary , and study questions to help track progress.