Download or read book Estonian Grammar written by Robert T. Harms and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-28 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Download or read book The Circum Baltic Languages written by Östen Dahl and published by John Benjamins Publishing. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The area around the Baltic Sea has for millennia been a meeting-place for people of different origins. Among the circum-Baltic languages, we find three major branches of Indo-European —Baltic, Germanic, and Slavic, the Baltic-Finnic languages from the Uralic phylum and several others. The circum-Baltic area is an ideal place to study areal and contact phenomena in languages. The present set of two volumes look at the circum-Baltic languages from a typological, areal and historical perspective, trying to relate the intricate patterns of similarities and dissimilarities to the societal background. In Volume II, selected phenomena in the grammars of the circum-Baltic languages are studied in a cross-linguistic perspective.

Download or read book Estonian Textbook written by Juhan Tuldava and published by Sinor Research Institute of Inner Asian Studies. This book was released on 1994 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook is intended foremost for Americans and other speakers of English with an interest in the Estonian language. Its forty lessons are each divided into six sections: grammar, readngs, vocabulary, exercises, expressions, and answers to the exercises. For the most part, the textbook may be used for independent study.

Download or read book The Handbook of Lexical Functional Grammar written by Mary Dalrymple and published by Language Science Press. This book was released on 2023-12-14 with total page 2192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lexical Functional Grammar (LFG) is a nontransformational theory of linguistic structure, first developed in the 1970s by Joan Bresnan and Ronald M. Kaplan, which assumes that language is best described and modeled by parallel structures representing different facets of linguistic organization and information, related by means of functional correspondences. This volume has five parts. Part I, Overview and Introduction, provides an introduction to core syntactic concepts and representations. Part II, Grammatical Phenomena, reviews LFG work on a range of grammatical phenomena or constructions. Part III, Grammatical modules and interfaces, provides an overview of LFG work on semantics, argument structure, prosody, information structure, and morphology. Part IV, Linguistic disciplines, reviews LFG work in the disciplines of historical linguistics, learnability, psycholinguistics, and second language learning. Part V, Formal and computational issues and applications, provides an overview of computational and formal properties of the theory, implementations, and computational work on parsing, translation, grammar induction, and treebanks. Part VI, Language families and regions, reviews LFG work on languages spoken in particular geographical areas or in particular language families. The final section, Comparing LFG with other linguistic theories, discusses LFG work in relation to other theoretical approaches.

Download or read book The Ultimate Estonian Phrase Book written by Adrian Gee and published by Adrian Gee. This book was released on 2024-09-22 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unveil the Soul of Estonia with Clarity and Elegance! Has the unique harmony and subtle beauty of the Estonian language always intrigued you? Whether you're embarking on your linguistic journey as a beginner to learn Estonian or aiming to refine your fluency for heartfelt conversations, "The Ultimate Estonian Phrase Book" stands as your essential guide to navigating the enchanting realms of this less explored language. More than just a compilation of phrases, this book is a dedicated linguistic partner, meticulously crafted to not only arm you with essential words but also to immerse you in the essence of Eesti keel (Estonian language). Here’s what sets us apart: 1. Beyond Basic Phrases: Our selection includes over 1001 vital Estonian phrases, but our mission extends further. Engage with concise grammar insights that shed light on Estonian grammar's unique aspects, enabling you to construct sentences with confidence and accuracy. 2. Interactive Estonian Encounters: Through stimulating exercises, you're invited to apply and broaden your vocabulary actively. This journey is about practical application, transforming passive memorization into a vibrant language experience. 3. Cognitive Enrichment: Dive into puzzles and crosswords that not only bolster your vocabulary but also make learning an enjoyable pursuit. 4. Real-Life Relevance: Each phrase is chosen for its practicality and relevance. Whether you're navigating Tallinn's medieval streets, engaging in cultural exchanges, or experiencing Estonia's breathtaking natural landscapes, you'll always have the perfect expressions at your disposal. 5. Pronunciation Mastery: Estonian pronunciation presents its unique challenges. Our comprehensive guide demystifies pronunciation, helping you articulate words with the confidence of a native speaker. With "The Ultimate Estonian Phrase Book," you gain access to: • An extensive collection of over 1001 common Estonian expressions, complete with accurate English translations. • Phonetic pronunciation aids to ensure your Estonian resonates clearly and correctly. • Mini grammar tutorials that reveal the core structures of the Estonian language. • Practical tips to enhance your everyday Estonian interactions. Say "Nägemist" to hesitation and "Tere" to Estonian fluency. Our guide doesn't merely teach you words—it invites you into the vibrant Estonian culture and lifestyle. Start your Estonian language adventure today! Join me on Instagram [@adriangruszka], visit [www.adriangee.com] for further resources, and let's share your journey on Instagram to celebrate your progress together! Your journey to Estonian fluency begins now. Grab your copy and express yourself in Estonian with grace and precision!

Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Estonia written by Toivo Miljan and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-05-21 with total page 647 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Estonia is a small European Union country (population 1.3 million but physically the size of Netherlands and Switzerland) at the historic interface of East and West, Europe and Russia, free from Soviet occupation only for twenty-five years. Estonia boasts many notable achievements in the past has one of the most advanced economies in the region. It has made impressive progress politically, having shed a half century of communist domination and shifted to democracy, making it a model for other transitional states. It is at the forefront of Internet services: its secure digital ID cards are used for all interactions with government agencies, for voting at elections, and among government agencies, as well as in private banking. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Estonia covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, glossary, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Estonia.

Download or read book Linguistica Uralica written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Introduction to Estonian Linguistics written by Alo Raun and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Partitive Cases and Related Categories written by Silvia Luraghi and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2014-08-29 with total page 519 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Argument-marking, morphological partitives have been the topic of language specific studies, while no cross-linguistic or typological analyses have been conducted. Since individual partitives of different languages have been studied, there exists a basis for a more cross-linguistic approach. The purpose of this book is to fill the gap and to bring together research on partitives in different languages.

Download or read book Estonian Life Stories written by Tiina Kirss and published by Central European University Press. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a short period of independence, Estonia was occupied in World War II by the Red Army, then Nazi Germany, and again, for a lasting occupation, by the Soviets. No wonder that a greater part of the roughly one million Estonians had harshly eventful lives. This anthology contains 25 selected life stories collected from Estonians who lived through the tribulations of the 20th century, and describe the travails of ordinary people under numerous regimes. The autobiographical accounts provide authentic perspectives on events of this period, where time is placed in the context of life-spans, and subjects grounded in personal experience. Most of the life stories reveal sufferings under foreign (Russian) oppression. The product of a large-scale national project to record history by collecting autobiographical accounts, and a process of engaged selection for publication which followed. The variety of life-experiences recorded offers comparison across cultures, as well as an overview of the powerful neighbors as they relinquish and strengthen their hold on Estonia.

Download or read book Estonian Language written by Mati Erelt and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Aspects of Grammaticalization written by Daniel Olmen and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2016-12-19 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume advances our understanding of two highly debated aspects of grammaticalization: its relation to (inter)subjectification and its directionality. These aspects are studied with respect to such phenomena as auxiliaries, discourse markers, conjunctions, prepositions and pronouns. Bringing together a wide range of languages, the collection provides insight into the crucial dimensions of grammaticalization research.

Download or read book Estonian Language written by Andres Laas and published by Preceptor Language Guides. This book was released on 2015-01-31 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a guidebook written for beginning to advanced Estonian language learners. It will help you learn some of the most commonly used verbs in the Estonian language. It is the most comprehensive resource available for learning and mastering Estonian verbs. The verbs are arranged in tabular format in alphabetical order, which will make navigating through the program easier. Each verb is fully conjugated and presented in all forms. The book features sample sentences to demonstrate verb usage in context, as well as a grammar review. This indispensable guide will help you conjugate verbs with ease, enabling you to communicate in Estonian with confidence.

Download or read book The Oxford Guide to the Uralic Languages written by Marianne Bakró-Nagy and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2022-03-24 with total page 960 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume offers the most comprehensive and wide-ranging treatment available today of the Uralic language family, a group of languages spoken in northern Eurasia. While there is a long history of research into these languages, much of it has been conducted within several disparate national traditions; studies of certain languages and topics are somewhat limited and in many cases outdated. The Oxford Guide to the Uralic Languages brings together leading scholars and junior researchers to offer a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the internal relations and diversity of the Uralic language family, including the outlines of its historical development, and the contacts between Uralic and other languages of Eurasia. The book is divided into three parts. Part I presents the origins and development of the Uralic languages: the initial chapters examine reconstructed Proto-Uralic and its divergence, while later chapters provide surveys of the history and codification of the three Uralic nation-state languages (Hungarian, Finnish, and Estonian) and the Uralic minority languages from Baltic Europe to Siberia. This part also explores questions of endangerment, revitalization, and language policy. The chapters in Part II offer individual structural overviews of the Uralic languages, including a number of understudied minority languages for which no detailed description in English has previously been available. The final part of the book provides cross-Uralic comparative and typological case studies of a range of issues in phonology, morphology, syntax, and the lexicon. The chapters explore a number of topics, such as information structure and clause combining, that have traditionally received very little attention in Uralic studies. The volume will be an essential reference for students and researchers specializing in the Uralic languages and for typologists and comparative linguists more broadly.

Download or read book The Crosslinguistic Study of Language Acquisition written by Dan Isaac Slobin and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Continuing the tradition of this series, which has become a standard reference work in language acquisition, Volume 4 contains chapters on three additional languages/language groups--Finnish, Greek, and Korean. The chapters are selective, critical reviews rather than exhaustive summaries of the course of development of each language. Authors approach the language in question as a case study in a potential crosslinguistic typology of acquisitional problems, considering those data which contribute to issues of general theoretical concern in developmental psycholinguistics and linguistic theory. Each chapter, therefore, provides the following: * Grammatical Sketch of Language. Brief grammatical sketch of the language or language group, presenting those linguistic facts which are relevant to the developmental analysis. * Sources of Evidence. Summary of basic sources of evidence, characterizing methods of gathering data, and listing key references. * Overall Course of Development. Brief summary of the overall course of development in the language or language group, giving an idea of the general problems posed to the child in acquiring a language of this type, summarizing typical errors, domains of relatively error-free acquisition, and the timing of acquisition--areas of the grammar that show relatively precocious or delayed development in crosslinguistic perspective. * Data. Specific developmental aspects of the language examined in depth, depending on each individual language and available acquisition data. * Conclusions. An interpretive summary of theoretical points raised above, attending to general principles of language development and linguistic organization suggested by the study of a language of this type, plus comparisons with development of other languages.

Download or read book Conference proceedings ICT for language learning written by Pixel and published by libreriauniversitaria.it Edizioni. This book was released on 2013 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: