This two-book series was written specifically for English language learners and covers all the basic grammar topics for beginners. Contains clear and concise explanations of the rules and illustrates them with numerous examples. The "Did You Know?" and "Grammar Help" notes add further to the understanding of basic grammar. These books will give English language learners a clear understanding of core grammar skills and help lay a strong foundation for good English. Each book includes 150-pages plus of grammar examples and instruction.
Celebrating a decade as the definitive go-to book for students and teachers alike, Basic English Grammar is a handy reference for anyone who is learning or teaching English. Presented in an easy-to-use format, the book explains the fundamentals of English grammar and then shows the reader how to use them. Designed to build confidence and effectiveness in the use of English, Basic English Grammar will help new students, and refresh experienced students with its simple but effective approach. It is also an essential tool for small and large organisations that value effective communication. Special areas of attention include: * parts of speech, verb tenses and irregular verbs * phrases and clauses and sentence structure * direct and indirect speech * punctuation and contractions * the major forms of written communication * the basic rules of editing About the author: After applying the rules of grammar in the business world for over 30 years, Annette Harrison graduated from a TESOL course (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) in 1996. She noticed a lack of easy-to-understand English grammar guides so she started to write her own notes for her students - the early stages of this book. Annette teaches ESL (English as a Second Language) in the community; helps international students gain a higher IELTS score; and she teaches on a TESOL course regularly. She also teaches English grammar in the community - helping businesses with effective communication, primary and high school teachers, and high school students struggling with their writing.
She noticed a lack of easy-to-understand English grammar guides so she started to write her own notes for her students - the early stages of this book.
Basic English Grammar is a classic development skills text for beginning students of English as a second or foreign language. While keeping the same basic approach and material as in earlier editions, the third edition more fully develops communicative and interactive language-learning activities.
While keeping the same basic approach and material as in earlier editions, the third edition more fully develops communicative and interactive language-learning activities.
This two-book series was written specifically for English language learners and covers all the basic grammar topics for beginners. Contains clear and concise explanations of the rules and illustrates them with numerous examples. The "Did You Know?" and "Grammar Help" notes add further to the understanding of basic grammar. These books will give English language learners a clear understanding of core grammar skills and help lay a strong foundation for good English. Each book includes 150-pages plus of grammar examples and instruction.