The idea of writing this book started after observing students (foreign language learners of English) suffering from the lack of actual daily-life situations in the English used in their grammar course. They usually separate the grammatical rules from the contexts in which they are used, and memorize them as a poem. Some beginner students translate these rules into their native languages and fall at the danger of transfer. As a result, most of these courses have created a great deal of difficulty to students at all levels of their language proficiency.
Do you know how to join two independent clauses, when to use commas to separate a nonrestrictive or introductory phrase, or how to make the subject and verb agree with each other? If you don't, take a look at these 11 essential grammar rules.
5 Basic Rules of English Writing That Everyone Should Know (Infographic)
How long should a sentence be? How many words make a paragraph? When should you start a new paragraph? Are double-negatives acceptable? Here are five basic rules of English writing.
Life Code: The New Rules for Winning in the Real World
In Life Code: The New Rules for Winning in the Real World, six-time New York Times #1 best-selling author Dr. Phil McGraw abandons traditional thinking and tells you the ugly truth about the users, abusers, and overall “bad guys” we all have in our lives. He also reveals the secrets of how they think and how they get to and exploit you and those you love. You’ll gain incredible insight into these negative people, which he refers to as BAITERs (Backstabbers, Abusers, Imposters, Takers, Exploiters, Reckless), and you’ll gain the tools to protect yourself from their assaults...
