Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths of Language Usage (The Great Courses: Linguistics)
Conventional wisdom suggests English is going to the dogs, that bad grammar, slang, and illogical constructions signal a decline in standards of usage - to say nothing of the corruption wrought by email and text messages.
The Grammar and Language Workbook offers sequential language instruction along with extensive drill and practice in grammar, usage, and mechanics. This important tool includes a handbook as well as vocabulary, spelling, and composition lessons. This is a workbook for practicing grammar, usage, mechanics, vocabulary, and spelling as well as composition. The explanations and exercises are adapted for grade 9 in US high schools, but can also very well be used for ESL teaching and reviewing (at the appropriate stage).
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This detailed survey of Brunei English reflects the burgeoning academic interest in the many new varieties of English which are fast evolving around the world. Wholly up to date, the study is based on careful analysis of a substantial dataset that provides real-life examples of usage to illustrate the narrative throughout. As well as a thorough account of the pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary usage, and discourse patterns of Brunei English, the volume explores its historical and educational background and current developmental trends, providing an in-depth review of the patterns of English usage within this multilingual, oil-rich society on the north-western coast of Borneo.
The dictionary compiled by Jerzy Trzeciak lists examples of usage of words often encountered in mathematical texts. The examples come from articles or books by native speakers of English.
Common English errors in mathematical papers
A pdf file listing errors in English usage, most often appearing in mathematical texts, with some explanations and comments.
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