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"If you're an ESL student who would like to make English a part of your everyday life, ESL Grammar: Intermediate and Advanced is for you.The book is for anyone with a basic command of English grammar and vocabulary who wants to build their fluency and confidence. You will find this study guide and workbook to be an excellent resource that you can use as a supplement to your coursebook or on its own, whether you're at home, in school, or on the job....
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English
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"A fresh and democratic take on language by a gifted teacher." -Mary Norris "[Jovin] never hectors, never finger-points; she enlightens and illuminates. This is lovely work." -Benjamin Dreyer An unconventional guide to the English language drawn from the cross-country adventures of an itinerant grammarian. When Ellen Jovin first walked outside her Manhattan apartment building and set up a folding table with a GRAMMAR TABLE sign, it took about thirty...
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Very short introductions volume 551
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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The English language is spoken by more than a billion people throughout the world. But where did English come from? And how has it evolved into the language used today? In this Very Short Introduction Simon Horobin investigates how we have arrived at the English we know today, and celebrates the way new speakers and new uses mean that it continues to adapt. Engaging with contemporary concerns about correctness, Horobin considers whether such changes...
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2011.
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English
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A New York Times bestseller—"Part ode, part how-to guide to the art of the well-constructed sentence" (NPR).
Some appreciate fine art; others appreciate fine wines. Stanley Fish appreciates fine sentences. The New York Times columnist and world-class professor has long been an aficionado of language. Like a seasoned sportscaster, Fish marvels at the adeptness of finely crafted sentences and breaks them down into digestible...
Some appreciate fine art; others appreciate fine wines. Stanley Fish appreciates fine sentences. The New York Times columnist and world-class professor has long been an aficionado of language. Like a seasoned sportscaster, Fish marvels at the adeptness of finely crafted sentences and breaks them down into digestible...
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English
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In "The Secret Life of Pronouns," linguistic and social psychologist Pennebaker uses his groundbreaking research in computational linguistics--in essence, counting the frequency of words we use--to show that our language carries secrets about our feelings, our self-concept, and our social intelligence.
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John Wiley & Sons
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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English Grammar All-in-One For Dummies is packed with everything you need to know to communicate with confidence--in your writing, on standardized tests, at work, on social media, and everywhere else. Strong verbal and written skills can help you get where you want to be, and this easy-to-understand Dummies guide will help you understand the English grammar principles you need to know so you can improve your understanding of basic grammar and punctuation...
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English
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Get the expert instruction and practice needed to take your English skills to the next level! Practice Makes Perfect: Intermediate English Grammar for ESL Learners helps you take your English grammar skills to a higher level and gives you the confidence to speak and write in your new language. This accessible workbook leads you through English grammar using concise, easy-to-understand language designed to keep you focused on achieving your goal of...
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English
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"A kinder, funner usage guide to the ever-changing English language and a useful tool for both the grammar stickler and the more colloquial user of English, from linguist and veteran professor Anne Curzan. Our use of language naturally evolves and is a living, breathing thing that reflects who we are. Says Who? offers clear, nuanced guidance that goes beyond "right" and "wrong" to empower us to make informed language choices. Never snooty or scoldy...
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English
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The easy-to-use reference book gives you: the 501 most common English verbs, alphabetically arranged, and conjugated in all tenses and moods; principal parts listed for all 501 verbs; auxiliary verbs--have, be, do--and their uses; newly revised section on phrasal verbs; an additional 550 problem verbs and their principal parts; 501 verb drills and exercises. The bonus CD-ROM gives you: practice exercises in verb conjugation with answers; a review...
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English
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Helps you: --Understand the different rules and elements of grammar --Build your grammar skills with more than 120 engaging exercises --Broaden your knowledge with sentence rewrites and creative writing prompts --Test your overall comprehension with a thorough review section.
The go-to guide for clear, precise explanations of all aspects of English grammar. As a beginning learner of English, you might find that grammar concepts can be confusing....
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