Product Description
by Annette Harrison (Author), Mike Harrison (Designed by)
Celebrating a decade as the definitive go-to book for students and teachers alike, Basic English Grammar is a handy reference for anyone who is learning or teaching English. Presented in an easy-to-use format, the book explains the fundamentals of English grammar and then shows the reader how to use them. Designed to build confidence and effectiveness in the use of English, Basic English Grammar will help new students, and refresh experienced students with its simple but effective approach. It is also an essential tool for small and large organisations that value effective communication. Special areas of attention include: * parts of speech, verb tenses and irregular verbs * phrases and clauses and sentence structure * direct and indirect speech * punctuation and contractions * the major forms of written communication * the basic rules of editing About the author: After applying the rules of grammar in the business world for over 30 years, Annette Harrison graduated from a TESOL course (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) in 1996. She noticed a lack of easy-to-understand English grammar guides so she started to write her own notes for her students - the early stages of this book. Annette teaches ESL (English as a Second Language) in the community; helps international students gain a higher IELTS score; and she teaches on a TESOL course regularly. She also teaches English grammar in the community - helping businesses with effective communication, primary and high school teachers, and high school students struggling with their writing.
