- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: Collins; New edition edition (3 Oct 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007208677
- ISBN-13: 978-0007208678
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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An invaluable guide to the world of good grammar which breaks down the barriers that prevent so many articulate, intelligent people from communicating effectively.
Picking up a book on grammar takes courage, but the learner can take heart from the fact that many of the great writers, including Charlotte Bronte, were hopeless at grammar at school. Her teachers complained that she ‘knew nothing of grammar’, and could read only ‘tolerably’ and write ‘indifferently’. Yet though learning and obeying the rules of grammar won’t automatically bestow the grace and excellence of a Bronte on your writing, learning how written language works will certainly improve your communication skills, step by practical step. The guide features:
- the thirteen gremlins of grammar, from apostrophes to verbs
- the point of sentence construction
- the writing of good English
- witty cartoons by Hunt Emerson
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Graham King
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I picked up this book in our local library half-heartedly. When I got in home I was drawn in by its easy style. I am one of many from that 'lost generation' who learned no formal grammar at school. This book at once got me interested and I realised that it isn't too late or difficult to learn.
I thought I might see what my ten year old daughter made of it and was surprised when she found it as compulsive reading as I had.
This book is comprehensive without being overwhelming.
Of course we now have our own copy.
I thought I might see what my ten year old daughter made of it and was surprised when she found it as compulsive reading as I had.
This book is comprehensive without being overwhelming.
Of course we now have our own copy.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Anyone familiar with the One Hour Wordpower series of the 1990s will appreciate the skill and wit that Graham King brought to his work; undoubtedly, Improve Your Grammar preserves King's reputation as a funny and lucid communicator.
As an aid to revising long-forgotten grammatical ability, this is a fine text that will help restore former skills quickly and King's quirky style and, at times, bawdy humour makes the experience thoroughly enjoyable. However, as an introductory text to English, the book is less successful: a dearth of self-assessment tests and an absence of grammar drills deprive readers of opportunities to practise newly acquired skills and thus, consolidate knowledge.
For those learning English as a second language or beginning their education in English, there are more suitable alternatives: for the rest of us, this is perfect.
As an aid to revising long-forgotten grammatical ability, this is a fine text that will help restore former skills quickly and King's quirky style and, at times, bawdy humour makes the experience thoroughly enjoyable. However, as an introductory text to English, the book is less successful: a dearth of self-assessment tests and an absence of grammar drills deprive readers of opportunities to practise newly acquired skills and thus, consolidate knowledge.
For those learning English as a second language or beginning their education in English, there are more suitable alternatives: for the rest of us, this is perfect.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having just started teaching English as a second language, I needed a grammar book to brush up on the basics. I tried a few others, and whilst the others weren't bad, this made everything considerably easy. I'd definitely recommend this book if you'd like to improve your grammar.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Very Helpful!
Very easy read, the book suggests clever tricks to remember grammar rules. Felt more connfident about my English after reading it!
Published 15 months ago by cmovie83
Well written guide to grammar
This book is very well written and easy to read. The only reason why I didn't give it maximum stars is that it could do with more examples for some of the more complex terms. Read more
Published on 29 Jun 2009 by H. Bennett
Good book!
I would recommend this book as it is useful for me. It is simple and easy to understand.
Published on 16 April 2009 by Ms ST
Easy to read, easy to improve
I really enjoyed reading this book through, just as a book in its own right. It is easy to use and I can see where I make mistakes in my grammar and feel much more confident now. Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2009 by F. Salix-Alba
Good Grammar makes good grammar.
I highly recommend this book. It covers all the grammar and punctuation rules you'll need, broken down into simple, logical steps. Read more
Published on 20 Jun 2008 by Bedwin Sands
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