Essential English is an indispensable guide to the use of words as tools of communication. It is written primarily for journalists, yet its lessons are of immense value to all who face the problem of giving information, whether to the general public or within business, professional or social organisations. FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED BY CRAWFORD GILLAN RECOMMENDED BY THE SOCIETY OF EDITORS
This book is for university students, with at least a mid-intermediate level of English. It is designed both for self-study and also as a support for a course on academic communication. It can thus be used alongside the companion volumes: Writing an Academic Paper in English and Giving an Academic Presentation in English. The book focuses only on those areas that are either the most commonly found in academic communication and/or cause the most problems. It is thus considerably more accessible than a traditional grammar or style guide. Grammar coverage includes: articles (a/an, the), countable vs uncountable nouns, modal verbs (can, may, could, might), comparisons, present and past tenses, link words, prepositions, and verbs that cause grammatical difficulties. There is a strong focus on those elements that make a paper more readable, and a presentation more accessible and memorable: clarity and empathy, sentence length, word order, and punctuation. There are chapters on two key areas of communication in academia: writing emails to editors, drafting a CV/resume. The book is laid out simply, with short explanations, and lots of example sentences (plus typical mistakes). Other books in the series: Writing an Academic Paper in English Giving an Academic Presentation in English Adrian Wallwork is the author of more than 40 ELT and EAP textbooks. He has trained several thousand PhD students and researchers from around 50 countries to write research papers and give presentations. He is also the co-founder of e4ac.com, an editing agency for non-native English-speaking researchers.
This comprehensive English book provides lessons and exercises for a wide range of students, including secondary pupils in Grades 7 and 8, advanced ESL students, and more senior pupils needing revision of basic skills. This final book in the series revises the parts of speech, and then progresses to advanced grammar, punctuation, sentence analysis and parsing. More complex exercises are provided in comprehension, spelling, vocabulary, conversation and writing technique, including poetry analysis. This book is ideal for home study, but is also suitable for the mixed-ability, multicultural classroom.
Updated and expanded, this book fills a double purpose as both a useful classroom text and a practical style manual for writers. It reviews English grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and correct word usage, and advises on adapting writing style to different formats, including both classroom assignments, business documents, and electronic communication. Readers will also find detailed instruction on essay writing, starting with outlining a subject, and going on to writing a draft and then editing and polishing it into a finished composition. New in this edition is a sample research paper that uses online sources and follows the widely popular MLA style for footnotes.
This book is written with the objective to make English language learning easy for good communication skills. Communication demands adherence to the rules of the language (grammar) and sensitivity to the content; style and presentation. It is therefore; a need that we understand the different aspects of use of correct language to help us to be good communicators. This book has lessons on grammar and communication skills to add efficiency to the expressions of an English language learner. Appropriate chapters of grammar have been written and explained with suitable examples. There are exercises associated with every chapter for practice of grammar and communication skills. There are detailed chapters on oral; visual and written communications to bring forth different aspects of communi-cation for improvement and efficiency. It is author’s conviction and firm belief that the students of English will find this book objectively suitable and meaningfully easy for learning English grammar and communication skills. Handbook of Communication Skills & English Grammar by Arvind Shah: This comprehensive handbook is a valuable resource for improving communication skills and English grammar. It offers practical guidance and exercises to enhance both written and spoken English. Key Aspects of the Book "Handbook of Communication Skills & English Grammar": 1. Communication Enhancement: The book provides tips and techniques to improve communication skills, making it suitable for students and professionals. 2. Grammar Mastery: It covers essential English grammar rules and exercises to help readers build a strong foundation in the language. 3. Practical Application: The handbook includes real-life examples and exercises that facilitate practical application and skill development. Arvind Shah is the author of this handbook, which serves as a valuable tool for individuals looking to enhance their communication skills and English proficiency.
