Understanding And Using English Grammar

Emphasis on verb forms, complex structures, & grammar concepts using example & exercises to reinforce the development of speaking, listening, writing & reading abilities.

Clear, direct and comprehensive, the Azar-Hagen Grammar series uses a grammar-based teaching approach, blending grammar methodology with communicative methods. Grammar is used as the starting point for the development of all language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

The Workbook consists solely of self-study exercises, with answers included, providing students the opportunity to explore and practice grammar independently. It is keyed to explanatory grammar charts in both the Student Book and the Chartbook. Understanding and Using English Grammar is a classic developmental skills text for intermediate to advanced English language learners.

The text for intermediate through advanced students provides a presentation of grammar in terms to students. Grammar explanations teach situationally appropriate English, both formal and colloquial and make distinctions between British and American usage. Each presentation is followed by graded activities that promote speaking, listening, and writing skills. The edition features an improved organization, expansion and/or clarification of grammar points, more illustations and excersises. It is now available in split editions with accompanying workbooks and teacher's manuals.

Provides an essential survey of ESL grammar, and contains all of the grammar charts in the 4th edition of "Understanding and using English grammar" -- Back cover.

"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.

This pack consists of the Basic English Grammar B Student Book and the Workbook B. Blending communicative and interactive approaches with tried-and-true grammar teaching, Basic English Grammar, Third Edition, by Betty Schrampfer Azar and Stacy A. Hagen, offers concise, accurate, level-appropriate grammar information with an abundance of exercises, contexts, and classroom activities. Features of Basic English Grammar, Third Edition: Increased speaking practice through interactive pair and group work. New structure-focused listening exercises. More activities that provide real communication opportunities. Added illustrations to help students learn vocabulary, understand contexts, and engage in communicative language tasks. New Workbook solely devoted to self-study exercises. New Audio CDs and listening script in the back of the Student Book.