The Handy English Grammar Answer Book
Researching, writing, and citing. Hiring, firing, and selling. Texting, blogging, and posting. Proper grammar and usage for every occasion is explored through nearly 500 answers to common questions on English grammar and language. The first, best place to turn for an overview of English grammar! Whether you are writing a term paper, a scientific article, a r矇sum矇, a business email, a text message, or presenting information in the social media, The Handy English Grammar Answer Book is an engaging guide to writing with clarity. It offers fundamental principles, grammar rules, and punctuation advice, as well as insights on writing for different occasions and audiences. From a brief history of the English language to the deconstruction-and explanation-of the different parts of a sentence, and from showing how to punctuate correctly to how to organize a well-argued essay, this easy-to-use reference answers nearly 500 questions and offers fun facts on the English language and its usage, including ... How did language begin? How did English become a language spoken worldwide? What is Middle English? How did Noah Webster affect the English language? What efforts have been made toward reforming spelling? Are there any language universals? What is an adverb? What is a compound sentence? What is a dialect? What is jargon? What is a noun? What is a split infinitive? What is passive voice and when should you avoid it? Why are English words so hard to spell? What is the i-before-e rule How do I use commas correctly in sentences? When should I use parentheses? How do I use capitalization on the Internet? When do I use "that" versus "which"? What types of dictionaries are there? How do I find the right level of formality in my writing style? What is a sentence fragment? What is a misused modifier? Should I use its or it's? What is academic writing? What is the difference between primary and secondary research? How do I respect copyright laws? How do I use materials ethically on my own websites? What is plagiarism and how do I avoid it? How do I plan a structure for my term paper? How do I write an outline? How do I avoid writer's block? What is considered good essay form? How do I write business emails? Should I include personal data in a r矇sum矇? What is "netiquette"? How do I write an effective blog? For speakers and writers of all ages and skill levels, The Handy English Grammar Answer Book brings you straightforward explanations, tips on avoiding and fixing grammatical mistakes, as well as numerous examples of good writing. This helpful book includes an appendix of model papers, letters, and sample writing for every occasion-from business or social communications to academic papers or Internet forums. Appendices on irregular verbs, idioms, homophones, prepositions, frequently misspelled words, wordy phrases, frequently confused word pairs, and other common mistakes bring a deeper understanding to readers. There is also a glossary of commonly used terms, a bibliography, and an index.
May I Quote You on That?
We all use language in different ways, depending on the situations we find ourselves in. In formal contexts we are usually expected to use a formal level of Standard English-the English codified in grammars, usage guides, and dictionaries. In May I Quote You on That? Stephen Spector offers a new approach to learning Standard English grammar and usage. The product of Spector's forty years of teaching courses on the English language, this book makes the conventions of formal writing and speech easier and more enjoyable to learn than traditional approaches usually do. Each lesson begins with humorous, interesting, or instructive illustrative quotations from writers, celebrities, and historical figures. Mark Twain appears alongside Winston Churchill, Yogi Berra, Woody Allen, Jerry Seinfeld, Stephen Colbert, Oprah, Lady Gaga, and many others. These quotations allow readers to infer the rules and word meanings from context. And if they stick in readers' memory, they can serve as models for the rules they exemplify. The lessons then offer short essays, written in a conversational style, on the history of the rules or the words being discussed. But because English is constantly changing, the essays offer not only the traditional rules of Standard English, but also the current opinions of usage panelists, stylists, and language specialists. When rules are controversial, Spector offers advice about stylistic choices. A companion website features a workbook with practice drills. This book will appeal to anyone who wants to write well. It's aimed at those who are applying to college, taking the SAT, or writing a job application, an essay, or anything else that requires clear and effective communication.
The Moabite Key
THE KEY TO UNLOCKING THE WISDOM OF THE ANCIENT ONES!The ancient Moabite script owes much of it's origin to the upper Kemetic script known as Sinatic script. In fact, the arrangement, inherent meanings of Moabite letters and numeric values are all owed to this script dismissed by most of the Afro-Centric circles as Semetic. As a result much of the precious knowledge and wisdom preserved by our ancient forefathers has gone unclaimed by those whom it was preserved for. However, upon further study, one may begin to realize that there is a storehouse of knowledge and wisdom in the descendant languages of the Kemet. Use this Key to unlock the mysteries of the east.OVER 100 SIGNS AND SYMBOLS INSIDE!!!
Cambridge English Proficiency 2 With Answers With Audio
This collection of examination papers provides the most authentic exam preparation available. They allow candidates to familiarise themselves with the content and format of the examination and to practise useful examination techniques. This Student's Book with answers includes Audio, downloadable from the website. The Student's Book with answers contains a clear explanation of marking and grading, authentic sample answers, transcripts, and frameworks to help with thorough preparation for the Speaking test. The downloadable Audio files contain the exam Listening material. Audio CDs and a Student's Book with or without answers are also available separately.
Grammar and Vocabulary for Advanced Book With Answers and Audio
Grammar and Vocabulary reference and practice for the revised Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) from 2015 Cambridge Grammar and Vocabulary for Advanced provides complete coverage of the grammar and vocabulary needed for the revised exams, and develops listening skills at the same time. It provides students with practice of exam tasks from the Reading and Use of English, Writing and Listening papers and contains helpful grammar explanations and glossary. It also includes useful tips on how to approach exam tasks and learn vocabulary. It is informed by the Cambridge Learner Corpus to ensure that the language tackles real learner errors. The accompanying listening material is available online for download.
Cambridge English Young Learners 9 Starters Student’s Book
Cat Got Your Tongue?
Why do questions about idioms often leave us "tongue-tied" in our classrooms? This book takes a look at learning and teaching idioms from two perspectives. First is a survey of recent work on learning and teaching idioms from diverse perspectives in the linguistics and educational research literature. The survey includes definitions of idioms from theoretical and pedagogical literature, focusing in particular on cognitive, cross-linguistic, and social constructionist research. Second is a summary and critique of idiom textbooks and classroom practices from around the world.
Essential Grammar in Use With Answers
Grammar in Use is the world's best-selling grammar series for learners of English. Essential Grammar in Use with Answers, authored by Raymond Murphy, is the first choice for elementary-level (A1-B1) learners and covers all the grammar required at this level. It is a self-study book with simple explanations and lots of practice exercises, and has helped millions of people around the world to communicate in English. It is also trusted by teachers and can be used as a supplementary text in classrooms.
Practical IELTS Strategies 5：IELTS Test Practice Book
本系列前四本IELTS專書介紹近百回學習秘訣與答題技巧，第五冊為試題專書，編有六回合聽、說、讀、寫完整模擬試題，提供讀者充分的練習，熟悉題型、累積實戰經驗。試題後有詳盡解答，包括閱讀答題策略、寫作範文、口說答題範例，以及聽力題原文。除解析外，也選出閱讀、寫作及口說範文中的關鍵單字，作為Word Learning Time測驗，同步加強單字學習。 & 本書特色 ‧ 六回完整IELTS模擬測驗，為市面上回數最多 ‧ 解答包括聽、說、讀、寫各種應答技巧，提升測驗實力，獲得高分 ‧ 搭配Word Learning Time練習，學習重要單字，累積字彙能量
Reading for College ＋ Myreadinglab With Etext Access Card
Effortless English
Effortless English: Learn To Speak English Like A Native A.J. HOGE, THE WORLD'S #1 ENGLISH TEACHER, teaches you his most powerful methods for learning to speak English fluently and confidently. Famous for training corporate and government leaders, A.J. Hoge gives you a step by step program teaching you the system that will help you master English and achieve ultimate success with English. You have studied English for years and yet you still do not speak well. When you speak English, you make grammar mistakes. Your pronunciation is not clear. Worst of all, you feel nervous and shy when you try to speak English. You read English well, but after all these years you still cannot speak well. The good news is, it's not your fault. You have simply used old ineffective methods. Effortless English will teach you a completely new way to learn English faster. Effortless English will..... *Teach you how to overcome nervousness, shyness, and fear when speaking English. *Master spoken English grammar quickly and naturally *Teach you how to improve your English pronunciation and develop an American, British, or Australian accent. *Show you how to achieve a high TOEFL, IELTS, or TOEIC score. *Help you learn vocabulary 4-5 times faster. *Tell you how to feel stronger, calmer, and more powerful when speaking English. *Teach you how to understand native speakers and communicate clearly with them during real conversations. *Help you get better jobs by learning business English. *Teach you how to learn grammar without memorizing grammar rules. "You have studied English many years, yet you still do not speak well. You read English but you feel nervous and frustrated when speaking. It is time for a change. I will teach you to speak English quickly, easily, and automatically using my Effortless English System (TM). I will teach you to speak with correct grammar and excellent pronunciation. You can achieve success now simply by changing the way you learn English." --A.J. Hoge
First for Schools Trainer Six Practice Tests Without Answers
Six full practice tests with tips and training for the 2015 revised Cambridge English: First (FCE) for Schools. First for Schools Trainer offers six practice tests for the revised Cambridge English: First (FCE) for Schools exam combined with easy-to-follow guidance and exam tips. The first two tests are fully guided with advice on how to tackle each paper. Extra practice activities, informed by the Cambridge Learner Corpus, a bank of real candidates' exam papers, focus on areas where students typically need the most help. This 'without answers' edition is ideal for class use. Audio for the listening and speaking test activities is available online for download. Audio CDs featuring the listening material are also available, separately.
Reading Across the Disciplinesr ＋ American 24 Karat Gold
1,000 Conversation Questions
NOTE: This is the second edition. It has more questions than the original and a simplified interior. This book is packed with more than 1,000 conversation questions spanning 100 topics and is targeted towards intermediate or advanced ESL or EFL students. These questions are great to: spark interest in a topic practice fluency elicit vocabulary find common errors It is designed with one goal in mind, to provide you with a wealth of easy to use conversation questions. This book has a simple design which makes it easy to photocopy or scan. You won't find any branding, cartoons, or excessive decoration on the pages. It also contains a small section on how to best implement conversation questions in your class, in which I share what I have learned through trial and error and hundreds of classroom hours. This is a book by a teacher for teachers. As an English language teacher I have found that using conversation questions in the classroom is one of the best ways to get students talking. I believe that students should be given as much opportunity as possible to produce English and so I use these questions in my own classroom to foster lively discussions. I found conversation questions to be so successful in the classroom that I decided to create a resource for my fellow teachers. I sincerely hope you enjoy this book and I believe that it will provide you with lots of value in the years to come.
Lessons from Nothing
This book is an invaluable resource for busy teachers everywhere who are looking for easy-to-use activities that do not require extensive facilities or preparation. It is a practical source of around 70 language teaching activities that encourage interaction and co-operation in the classroom. The activities included are suitable for immediate use and can be used with learners of all ages and levels. The activities are presented clearly and do not require any photocopying of resources.
Active Grammar Level 1 Without Answers
Active Grammar Level 1 covers all the grammar taught at A1-A2 (CEF) level. The book presents grammar points in meaningful context through engaging and informative texts, followed by clear explanations and useful tips that highlight common mistakes usually made by low-level learners. Exam-style exercises provide plenty of challenging practice and encourage students to apply their own ideas creatively to grammar learning. A large number of contrastive revision exercises in the book and on the CD-ROM allow students to assess and monitor their progress at regular intervals. This version without answers and CD-ROM is suitable for classroom use and self-study.
Focus on Literacy
Focus on Literacy explores research on the second language literacy development of learners aged 5-18. It demonstrates how teachers can interpret such research to facilitate their instructional decision-making and classroom practice. This book examines second language literacy development and identity formation in a globalized world from a sociocultural and sociolinguistic perspective. It discusses the complexity of communicative competence and emphasizes the value of strong learning support through scaffolded activities that encourage students to express their understanding and insights in meaningful contexts. Examples are taken from real classroom practice and key research studies, and activities encourage reflection and interaction. This book promotes an informed stance for teachers seeking to empower learners as well as themselves as they encounter the rapid changes of the 21st century. Examples taken from real classroom practice and key research studies. Research relevant to English language learners aged 5-18 is highlighted. Additional online resources.
My English Program Listening & Speaking Level 6 with CD & Answerkey (American English Edition)
My English Program Listening & Speaking Level 5 with CD & Answerkey (American English Edition)
My English Program Listening & Speaking Level 4 with CD & Answerkey (American English Edition)
My English Program Listening & Speaking Level 3 with CD & Answerkey (American English Edition)
My English Program Listening & Speaking Level 2 with CD & Answerkey (American English Edition)
My English Program Listening & Speaking Level 1 with CD & Answerkey (American English Edition)
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