English Phraseology: A Coursebook

English Phraseology: A Coursebook. This book introduces students of English to one of the most fascinating and at the same time most difficult parts of language: Phraseology. Commonly known as phrases and idioms, phraseological units are fascinating because of the colourful authenticity they give the vocabulary and the insight they provide into a language community's culture and history. Due to their frequently unpredictable meanings and their connotations these units are problematic, especially for foreign learners. The book was conceived for university classes as a coursbook with exercises, but it can also be used for self-study. It familiarizes readers with the key concepts in phraseology research and examines the behaviour and functions of phraseological units in discourse. With more than 200 examples drawn from a wide variety of written and spoken sources (including, above all, literary texts, newspapers, advertisements, comics and films), the book illustrates the significant role that phraseology plays in the English language. From the Contents: Preface ? What is phraseology? ? Classification ? Phraseology in use ? Phraseology and translation ? Exercises ? Answer key to exercises ? Sources, Bibliography, Index