ON FUNCTIONAL GRAMMAR IN TEACHING GERMAN. FORMULAIC PHRASES Cover Image

ON FUNCTIONAL GRAMMAR IN TEACHING GERMAN. FORMULAIC PHRASES
ON FUNCTIONAL GRAMMAR IN TEACHING GERMAN. FORMULAIC PHRASES

Author(s): Maria Muscan
Subject(s): Foreign languages learning, Morphology, Syntax, School education, History of Education, Pedagogy
Published by: Editura Arhipelag XXI
Keywords: foreign language acquisition; German as a foreign language; functional grammar; descriptive grammar; idioms/chunks;

Summary/Abstract: This paper aims to describe general aspects of the functional grammar of German language, emphasizing idiomatic expressions and chunks. As any other language, German offers a specific vocabulary and a certain set of grammar rules providing a kit for speakers to use when communicating a speech act. The paper focusses on three components for the social act of communication: intention, linguistic instruments and realization.

  • Issue Year: 2020
  • Issue No: 20
  • Page Range: 284-288
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: Romanian