Invitation to Systemic Functional Linguistics Through the Cardiff Grammar

Focusing on the structure of the English clause, this book serves as an accessible introduction to Systemic Functional Grammar (SFG) for modern readers. It highlights the multifunctional nature of language and illustrates how grammatical structures arise from choices between meanings. By extending and simplifying Halliday's concepts, the text emphasizes emerging elements in English grammar while clarifying how various strands of meaning are integrated into a unified structure. It caters to both newcomers and those looking to deepen their understanding of SFG.