Countdown to First Certificate bridges the gap between intermediate level and the First Certificate exam. It introduces learners to graded exam format tasks while giving them a strong foundation in vocabulary and grammar. Written and designed to appeal to teenagers.
Are you having trouble determining your subjects from objects, or adverbs from adjectives? English Grammar offers a new approach to the teaching of traditional grammar, using the insights of modern linguistics and modern teaching methods. Clearly written for the absolute beginner, this workbook helps readers to understand grammatical concepts such as 'noun', 'auxiliary verb' and 'subject', encourages the reader to practice applying newly discovered concepts to ordinary texts, and teaches the user to analyze the grammatical role of almost every word in any English text. Whether you are just trying to brush up on your grammar knowledge or starting from scratch, this accessible workbook provides the basics you need.
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The Grammar Handbook 2 is designed to follow The Phonics Handbook and The Grammar Handbook 1. It is intended to:
- Introduce new elements of grammar, - Teach new spelling patterns systematically, - Develop dictionary and thesaurus skills, - Improve vocabulary and comprehension, and - Reinforce the teaching in The Grammar Handbook 1.
One-page articles with some questions (and keys). Levels: Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced
"TheTopical news items with worksheets for each level for you to use in class. Each worksheet contains vocabulary, speaking and grammar work as well as reading practice."
Unlike the myriad writing manuals that emphasize grammar, sentence structure, and other skills necessary for entry-level editing jobs, this engaging book adopts a broader view, beginning with the larger topics of audience, mission, and tone, and working its way down, layer by layer, to the smaller questions of grammar and punctuation.
