Ian Hinchliffe Knihy

This fully revised third edition of An Essential Grammar incorporates changes proposed to Swedish grammar by Svenska Akademiens grammatik . Examples have been fully updated and the bibliography has been expanded. An Essential Grammar provides a fresh and accessible description of the language. Explanations are free of jargon and emphasis has been placed on areas of Swedish that pose a particular challenge for English-speaking learners. The book • a clear, accessible format; • authentic examples of language use, taken from a range of media; • clear, jargon-free explanations of grammar. Suitable for independent study or for class-based tuition, An Essential Grammar continues to be an invaluable source to all learners looking to improve their knowledge of Swedish grammar.

This fully revised second edition of Swedish: An Essential Grammarincorporates a large number of changes of detail and examples throughout, all made with the aim of clarifying the explanations and updating the idioms and advice on current usage. The bibliography has been expanded and a number of tables clarified. Swedish: An Essential Grammarprovides a fresh and accessible description of the language. It is suitable for independent study or for class-based tuition. The explanations are free of jargon and emphasis has been placed in the areas of Swedish that pose a particular challenge for English-speaking learners. Features include: - Detailed contents list - Many tables and diagrams for extra clarity - Separate glossary of linguistic and grammatical terms - Detailed index, with numerous key Swedish and English words Philip Holmes was formerly Reader in Scandinavian Studies at the University of Hull and is now a freelance translator Ian Hinchliffe is a freelance translator, living in Sweden.