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Get good guidance on using English well English is a hard language to get right. It's all too easy to make simple mistakes, whether writing or speaking which can land you in embarrassing social situations or even cost you a job.
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Get good guidance on using English well
English is a hard language to get right. It's all too easy to make simple mistakes, whether writing or speaking—which can land you in embarrassing social situations or even cost you a job. Luckily, Basic English Grammar For Dummies, UK Edition is here to help you get to grips with English. Without the complexity of formal grammar and through plenty of examples and brief exercises, it gets you up and running on common spelling errors, how to structure sentences to make yourself easily understood, and find the right tone and style for any situation, whether you're talking on the phone or writing a letter, email, or text.
Is it good or well? There, their or they're? Some people don't have to think twice about using proper English grammar, but for the rest of us, it can become tricky and confusing. Easy to understand and free of jargon, this friendly and accessible guide sticks to the basics and makes it easy to build your English grammar skills. In no time, you'll leave the ‘me or I?’ debate at the door and speak and write confidently and correctly.
- Includes quizzes and self-tests
- Provides guidance on composing letters, emails, and texts
- Uses easy vocabulary to make the content accessible to all
- Serves as a great guidebook to English grammar for overseas learners
If English is your second language or you simply missed or have forgotten the nuances that were taught in school, Basic English Grammar For Dummies, UK Edition is the fast and easy way to brush up on your skills and make a good impression.
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ISBN: 9781119071150
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 16 October 2015
Country: United States
Imprint: For Dummies
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 183.0mm
Height: 221.0mm
Weight: 680g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Geraldine Woods has more than 35 years of teaching experience. She is the author of more than 50 books, including English Grammar Workbook For Dummies and Research Papers For Dummies.
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