Basic American Grammar and Usage
Author : Marcel Danesi
Publisher :
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 46,62 MB
Release : 2006
Category : English language
ISBN :
Basic American Grammar and Usage: An ESL/EFL Handbook
Author : Marcel Danesi
Publisher : Barrons Educational Series
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,68 MB
Release : 2006-03-01
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780764133589
Book Description
Many students of English as a second language are daunted by the complexities of English grammar and its terminology. This user-friendly book was written especially for them. The emphasis here is on practical use of written and spoken American-style English, rather than on theory. The first of the book's 15 chapters explains different kinds of sentences--affirmative, negative, and interrogative, as well as clauses and phrases that are component parts of many sentences. Several chapters that follow focus on different parts of speech, describing their uses in verbal and written communication. The book's later chapters discuss vocabulary, standard protocols in conversational speech, and modes of expression, such as preferences and dislikes. A separate chapter presents guidelines for composing letters, e-mails, r©sum©s, and other written forms. Short quizzes for self-testing appear throughout the text, with answers given at the back of the book.
Writing American Style
Author : Sydney L. Langosch
Publisher : Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,25 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780764107924
Book Description
A guide for high intermediate and advanced ESL/EFL students offers advice on doing research, creating an outline, and planning, drafting, revising, and editing research papers.
American English Grammar
Author : Seth R. Katz
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 19,64 MB
Release : 2019-12-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1000711544
Book Description
American English Grammar introduces students to American English in detail, from parts of speech, phrases, and clauses to punctuation and explaining (and debunking) numerous "rules of correctness," integrating its discussion of Standard American grammar with thorough coverage of the past sixty years’ worth of work on African American English and other ethnic and regional non-Standard varieties. The book’s examples and exercises include 500 real-world sentences and longer texts, drawn from newspapers, film, song lyrics, and online media as well as from Mark Twain, Stephen King, academic texts, translations of the Bible, poetry, drama, children’s literature, and transcribed conversation and TV and radio shows. Based on twenty years of classroom testing and revision, American English Grammar will serve as a classroom text or reference that teaches students how to think and talk not only about the mechanics of sentences but also about the deep and detailed soul and nuance of the most widely used language in human history.
Writing a Research Paper American Style
Author : Sydney L. Langosch
Publisher :
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 18,61 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780812096378
Book Description
The Teacher's Grammar of English with Answers
Author : Ron Cowan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 40,37 MB
Release : 2008-05-26
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780521809733
Book Description
"The Teacher's grammar of English enables English language teachers and teachers-in-training to fully understand and effectively teach English grammar. With comprehensive presentation of form, meaning, and usage, along with practical exercises and advice on teaaching difficult structures, it is both a complete grammar course and an essential reference text."--Back cover.
Crowell's Dictionary of English Grammar and Handbook of American Usage
Author : Maurice Harley Weseen
Publisher :
Page : 764 pages
File Size : 46,84 MB
Release : 1928
Category : English language
ISBN :
Book Description
Keys to Teaching Grammar to English Language Learners
Author : Keith S. Folse
Publisher : University of Michigan Press ELT
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,96 MB
Release : 2016
Category : English language
ISBN : 9780472036677
Book Description
This book teaches the most common ESL grammar points in an accessible way through real ESL errors together with suggested teaching techniques. Relevant grammar terminology is explained. The four objectives of this book are to help teachers: (1) identify common ESL grammar points and understand the details associated with each one; (2) improve their ability to answer any grammar question on the spot (when on the "hot seat"); (3) anticipate common ESL errors by grammar point, by first language, and/or by proficiency level; and (4) develop more effective grammar/language learning lessons. These objectives are for all teachers, whether they are teaching grammar directly or indirectly in a variety of classes -- including a grammar class, a writing class, a speaking class, an ESP class, or a K-12 class.
Grammar for Teachers
Author : Andrea DeCapua
Publisher : Springer
Page : 443 pages
File Size : 29,23 MB
Release : 2016-07-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 3319339168
Book Description
Updated and revised with more examples and expanded discussions, this second edition continues the aim of providing teachers with a solid understanding of the use and function of grammatical structures in American English. The book avoids jargon and presents essential grammatical structures clearly and concisely. Dr. DeCapua approaches grammar from a descriptive rather than a prescriptive standpoint, discussing differences between formal and informal language, and spoken and written English. The text draws examples from a wide variety of authentic materials to illustrate grammatical concepts. The many activities throughout the book engage users in exploring the different elements of grammar and in considering how these elements work together to form meaning. Users are encouraged to tap into their own, often subconscious, knowledge of grammar to consciously apply their knowledge to their own varied teaching settings. The text also emphasizes the importance of understanding grammar from the perspective of English language learners, an approach that allows teachers to better appreciate the difficulties these learners face. Specific areas of difficulties for learners of English are highlighted throughout.
English the American Way: A Fun ESL Guide to Language and Culture in the U.S. (with Embedded Audio & MP3)
Author : Sheila MacKechnie Murtha
Publisher : Research & Education Assoc.
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 50,21 MB
Release : 2015-01-04
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0738684740
Book Description
REA’s English the American Way: A Fun ESL Guide to Language and Culture in the U.S. with Embedded Audio & Mp3 Download Helps English Language Learners Improve Their Skills A fun guide to everything American for the English language learner! Authored by seasoned ESL instructors, this handy guidebook is perfect for people who already have a good grasp of English, but want to improve how they speak the language as it is spoken in the United States. Written in a lighthearted and easy-to-follow style, this book is a great resource for people of all ages and all nationalities. Each unit introduces commonly used phrases, vocabulary, and verbs, and offers sample dialogs to illustrate everyday American life. Sentence completions, quizzes, tips, and illustrations make learning fun. Individual units cover topics essential to the mosaic of American life: making friends, basic skills, driving, dining out, dealing with money, home life, emergency situations, doctor visits, handling a job interview, and more. To improve your pronunciation, listen to the embedded audio that accompanies this e-book or download the Mp3. The audio contains all the dialogues and pronunciation pointers found in the book so you can listen along and practice your speaking skills as you read. The dialogues are read by native speakers and are a great way to work on accent reduction. If you’re looking for a fun and easy way to improve your English language skills, this is the book for you!
