Better English

What you say is important—but so is how you say it. If you find yourself using the same words over and over again, making embarrassing mistakes in grammar, or misspelling and mispronouncing words of average difficulty, you may be hurting your chances for success in school or on the job—without even knowing it! If you’re not satisfied with what your English says about you, test your problem areas with this popular, remarkably effective handbook. Each of the thirty short chapters zeroes in on a different aspect of grammar, usage, spelling, and pronunciation, with challenging and often amusing exercises to help you monitor your daily progress. Your vital communication skills can improve dramatically, in just fifteen minutes a day, with Thirty Days to Better English.

Designed to help with clear expression in English. Looks at common mistakes and how to avoid them. Quizzes, tests, games and tips.

Study these 27 easily understandable English grammar lessons! Professor Winn, a veteran English teacher, hand selects lessons that have frustrated his own students with big grammar doubts. He created 27 Keys to Better English Grammar because he knows both students and professional need a resource that presents English grammar without the rigid rules of other textbooks. Better English grammar should not be difficult! Use the exercises after each lesson to check your understanding. Well-designed and authoritative, both students and professionals can use this great resource for everyday use. Indeed, 27 Keys to Better English Grammar is a reference, study aide for exams, or perfect classroom text. From the present perfect simple to the past subjunctive and relative clauses (restrictive, non-restrictive) to verbs/adjectives/nouns and prepositions, start today to improve your English grammar! Finally, take control and answer your serious questions about English grammar. Avoid costly grammar mistakes in your letters, memos, or research papers today!

The Penguin Writers' Guides series provides authoritative, succinct and easy-to-follow guidance on specific aspects of written English. Whether you need to brush up your skills or get to grips with something for the first time, these invaluable Guides will help you find the best way to get your message across clearly and effectively. This essential guide covers the key rules - and pitfalls - of written and spoken grammar. It covers such areas as: the building blocks of language, common errors and misconceptions, choosing the right level of expression, differences between British and American English, and political correctness. It also discusses various uses of language, from creative writing, CVs and reports to verbal presentations, and business and personal letters, with many useful suggestions for accurate and fluent English.

A systematic and thorough introduction to the pronunciation of English for use by intermediate and more advanced students.