Only a few dozen spelling mistakes account for the majority of all errors. If you learn these common errors and how to correct and avoid them, your spelling ability will increase dramatically. Goof Proof Spelling covers these most common errors in mini-lessons with 25 goof-proof rules that clearly explain the typical error and how to prevent it. Moreover, you'll be shown easy ways to banish the big blunders from your writing, to quickly enhance your spelling. The book also contains a list of troublesome words that are frequently misspelled, as well as technology, business, literary, legal, and foreign language words. Plus, you'll also find a brief overview of some word fundamentals, making this book a key companion for the learner on the go.
This is a new addition to our best-selling series -- Success in 20 Minutes a Day (over one million units life sales). Grammar Success provides 20 lessons that promote an in-depth understanding of grammar in a short amount of time. This is full of practical yet fun exercises covering all the fundamentals of grammar rules. Also includes a FREE online link to instantly scored grammar exercises.
From Simon & Schuster, The Goof Proofer is Stephen Manhard's guide on how to avoid the 41 most embarrassing errors in your speaking and writing. From the Introduction: "Because, I am a retired advertising executive and copywriter, I have written The Goof Proofer from the viewpoint of a communicator, not a teacher. It's not intended to be exhaustive; rather, it simply lists the most common errors, shows you what is wrong and what is right, and explains how to remember to avoid such goofs."
With more qualified students than ever, competition for top-notch colleges is at an all-time high. In addition to impeccable grades and high test scores, students need to write an intelligent, concise essay to gain admission. It's vital to get the tools and strategies necessary for crafting a winning essay. Learn the goof-proof way to write specific types of essays, along with rules, tips, and do's and don'ts.
A good resume will only take you so far in the job process. Today's professional need to have the right stuff when meeting a potential employer for an interview. Learn current business do's and don'ts and find out how to best convey your credentials during a face-to-face meeting. Use conversation models and practice answering even the toughest interviewers questions accurately, succinctly, and professionally with the Goof-Proof method: brief, manageable, easy-to-understand lessons, rules, and practice!
In this book, you will learn that the pursuit of proper grammar is not over when you hand in your final English paper. Understanding grammar and following the rules can and will impact your day-to-day life in a positive way. Choosing the correct words to use in your correspondence and speech will help you to convey your message more easily and clearly. Good grammar can even get you promoted!
The study of grammar is a process through which learners will acquire the necessary skills for all kinds of activities. The New English Grammar was designed to elaborate on the three major grammatical divisions related to learning and usage of English as a modern language. The first part called 'Phonetics' will teach learners the formation of words a " the written and the spoken word in correlation with the letters of the alphabet and their phonetic values. The use of the parts of speech and their inflections, agreements in gender, number, etc., in the formation of sentences, is known as 'Morphology.' The division called 'Syntax' will teach language learners and users how words relate with other words in a sentence; it will also show how sentences can relate with other sentences in the process of achieving clear and concise communication . The essential grammatical skills acquired from this text, in summary, will enable learners of all ages and backgrounds, and professionals from all walks of life to communicate thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely, without doubt or hesitation. Horace Dalmolin is an experienced writer, a linguist, grammarian and lexicographer. Fluent in five languages including English, French, Portuguese and Spanish, he has more than thirty combined years of teaching experience and has worked with the Middle Atlantic States Evaluating Committee."
The Book on English in your hand is a textbook intended for the second language learners who wish to learn English but have a less environment in conversing with others in English. The book covers AICTE model curriculum for first year undergraduate degree courses in Engineering and Technology. The book is meant to familiarize the students with different aspects and genres in English including reading, listening comprehension, written and speaking skills. A must-buy for the students of engineering, Management and Humanities, the book combines reference grammar and practices exercises while maintaining a practice- oriented approach. So, to solve the purpose, the book has been divided into six part that highlights: 1. Vocabulary Building 2. Basic written Skills 3. Identifying Common Errors in Writing 4. Nature and style of Sensible Writing 5. Writing Practices 6. Oral Communications Salient Features: This book covers a wide range of topic such as conversation practice, vocabulary building , writing practices and sentence Patterns which generates a great taste to its learners. Apart from the core lessons, this course book includes additional reference tools strategies for learning independently, vocabulary trainer and ideas for developing speaking skills. The sole purpose of the book is to empower students with language and life skills the need to carry out to achieve their career goals. A big part of the book is about the vocabulary, with numerous examples. It prepares the learners in Business English for effective communication not only as students during their collegiate day but also as employees after being employed. It is a complete guide for all business and processional communication activities explaining in simple language how people interact with each other through effective use of spoken and written English. To make the students face the competitive world, each chapter of this book is clearly structured with a strategic approach to learn the target language from the basic level. Therefore, it’s THE BEST book for every technical student who wants to understand how English Works.
