Teach Yourself English Grammar A Complete Introduction

Brigitte Edelston, Ron Simpson

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Teach Yourself Books
10 December 2019

Grammar & vocabulary; Language self-study texts; Languages & ESL; English as a Second Language; English as a Second Language

Series: Teach Yourself

English grammar doesn't have to be difficult. This book, complete with exercises and answers, forms a course which will take you from beginner or intermediate level to writing or using English confidently and correctly. This book includes: simple step-by-step explanations to help you grasp new principles or those that have previously confused you; practice questions throughout, to help you embed your learning and improve your confidence, and points of interest to lighten your learning - all in one great-value book, so you don't need any separate workbooks or coursebooks.

Chapters include: the history of the English language; syllables and morphemes; nouns; pronouns; verbs; adjectives and adverbs; prepositions and conjunctions; phrases and clauses; kinds of sentence; direct and indirect speech; prefixes and suffixes; gender and grammar; spelling and punctuation.

ABOUT THE SERIES

The COMPLETE INTRODUCTION series from Teach Yourself is the ultimate one-stop guide for anyone wanting a comprehensive and accessible entry point into subjects as diverse as philosophy, mathematics, psychology, Shakespeare and economics. Loved by students and perfect for general readers who simply want to learn more about the world around them, these books are your first choice for discovering something new.

By: Brigitte Edelston, Ron Simpson
Imprint: Teach Yourself Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 214mm, Width: 136mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 290g
ISBN: 9781529393101
ISBN 10: 1529393108
Series: Teach Yourself
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 10 December 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

: Introduction 01: The history of the English language 02: Dividing the word: Syllables and Morphemes 03: Nouns 04: Pronouns 05: Verbs 06: Modifiers: Adjectives and adverbs 07: Function words: Prepositions and Conjunctions 08: Phrases and Clauses 09: Kinds of Sentence 10: Direct and Indirect Speech 11: Affixes:Prefixes and Suffixes 12: Gender and Grammar 13: Register: Formal and Informal 14: Spelling and Punctuation : Over to you Answers : Glossary : Taking it further

Ron Simpson has an MA (Oxon) in English Language and Literature and a PGCE from Birmingham University. He taught English for 30 years and, during his teaching career, was Head of English at King's School and Pontefract and Head of Sixth Form at Campsmount School, Doncaster. He has worked with JMB, now NEAB, as Review Panel Member (English GCE/GCSE) and is currently Moderator for the GCSE English/English Literature, GCSE Oral English and Certificate of Achievement English.