Better Sentence Writing in 30 Minutes a Day
Better Sentence Writing in 30 Minutes a Day

Author: Dianna Campbell

Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Published: 1995-01-01

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1564142035

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Better Sentence Writing in 30 Minutes a Day features clear discussions of rules and strategies for good writing. Concise explanations and an abundance of exercises reinforce the skills necessary for strong written communication. From filling in the blanks to joining short sentences into longer and more graceful combinations, this book will improve all writing capabilities. An answer key in the back encourages self-paced learning.

Better Vocabulary in 30 Minutes a Day
Better Vocabulary in 30 Minutes a Day

Author: Edie Schwager

Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Published: 1999-05-01

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13: 1632658577

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Discover useful and enlightening new words to improve your conversation, self-expression, and even your Scrabble game with this vocabulary guide! Better Vocabulary In 30 Minutes a Day offers a lively and entertaining method for adding a more impressive range of words to your everyday speech, and for learning how to use them correctly and effortlessly. Besides giving definitions, this invaluable guide also provides root meanings and elements of words so you can increase your vocabulary base by thousands of exciting new words and use them with aplomb. Sprinkled throughout the book are fascinating stories about words and their origins. Even if you can’t spare thirty minutes a day, this volume allows you to customize your learning to fit your busy schedule. Like its companion guides in the Better English Series, this book is just what you need to speak and write with eloquence, confidence, and clarity!

Better Grammar in 30 Minutes a Day
Better Grammar in 30 Minutes a Day

Author: Constance Immel

Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Published: 1999-05-15

Total Pages: 211

ISBN-13: 1601637128

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Do verb tenses make you tense? Does “affect” vs. “effect” put you in a panic? Help is here! This easy-to-use guide to grammar explains just how the English language works—especially the many ways it can trip you up—so you can write and speak with confidence. You’ll find: •Thorough coverage of key areas of grammar •Easy-to-understand explanations and plenty of exercises to test and refine your skills •An answer key at the back of the book to encourage you to work at your own pace and check your answers as you go •A glossary for a quick review of any grammatical term discussed in the book Better Grammar in 30 Minutes a Day allows you to customize your learning—so you can use it even if you have as little as five minutes a day to spare. Like its companion guides in the Better English series, this book is just what the teacher ordered—and will have you on your way to being grammatically correct!

Better Spelling in 30 Minutes a Day
Better Spelling in 30 Minutes a Day

Author: Harry H. Crosby

Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Published: 1999-04-20

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 160163711X

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Become a stellar speller with these self-tests, exercises, examples, and tips for spotting errors quickly! Do you use the dictionary more than you think you should? Are the business memos you write filled with embarrassing spelling mistakes? Have you received low grades on papers because of poor spelling? Starting with diagnostic exercises to help you understand your trouble spots, this easy-to-use book not only teaches you how to avoid misspellings, but also sharpens your skills so you can recognize spelling errors right away. You can write clean, clear English, improve your grades, and increase your chances of finding a new or better job. Learn about: Phonics and spelling Three major rules Prefixes, suffixes, and apostrophes Proofreading Spelling proper nouns and place names The most commonly confused words Staying up-to-date as the English language evolves, and more

Thirty Days to Better English
Thirty Days to Better English

Author: Norman Lewis

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 1985-04-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0451161912

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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.

Better Punctuation in 30 Minutes a Day
Better Punctuation in 30 Minutes a Day

Author: Ceil Cleveland

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2008-08-22

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 1427099405

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Who cares about commas, semicolons, dashes, and hyphens? Well, you should. A misplaced punctuation mark can confuse physicians and surgeons, cause thousands of dollars in legal fees, misinform judges, puzzle bankers, misguide stockbrokers and create lumps in your pudding. You dont need a teacher with a mouthful of jargon to help you understand how to make yourself clearly understood. Better Punctuation in 30 Minutes a Day will help you teach yourself.