English Basics: A Companion to Grammar and Writing is an accessible reference and practice book that can be used both in the classroom and at home. It provides help with the ''mechanics'' of English language - grammar, punctuation and spelling - and is ideal for students, teachers and anyone who needs to use English with a high degree of competence. Each unit includes a reference section and tasks which you can use to test your knowledge and assess your strengths and weaknesses. A Knowledge Check section provides opportunities for extension, revision and consolidation of particular points. clear and accessible approach to many problem areas of English, including grammar, spelling and punctuation tasks in every unit give students the opportunity to test their knowledge extra exercises included at the back of the book provide opportunities for practice, consolidation and extension
This is the first of three books focusing on the mechanics of the English language. Each book offers a systematic work and study programme for use in the classroom or at home. Book 1 provides an introduction to the basic principles of spelling, grammar and punctuation for students at key stage 2 and/or ESL learners. Each of the 30 units is divided into three sections. The tasks in Section A introduce the theme of the unit, and highlight any weaknesses that a student may have in that area. A reference section provides accessible explanations of the language points covered. Section B then tests whether the subject matter has been mastered, with tasks to extend, revise and consolidate knowledge. A glossary and answer key are also provided. Suitable for classroom use or self study. Self-contained, providing both tests and reference material, plus an answer key and glossary. Also suitable for non-native speakers studying EFL.
This is the third of three books focusing on the mechanics of the English language. Each book offers a systematic work and study programme for use in the classroom or at home. Book 3 provides practice of spelling, grammar and punctuation for key stage 4 and/or ESL students. The tasks in Section A introduce the theme of the unit, and highlight any weaknesses that a student may have in that area. A reference section provides accessible explanations of the language points covered. Section B then tests whether the subject matter has been mastered, with tasks to extend, revise and consolidate knowledge. A glossary and answer key are also provided. Suitable for classroom use or self study. Self-contained, providing both tests and reference material, plus an answer key and glossary. Also suitable for non-native speakers studying EFL.
This is the second of three books focusing on the mechanics of the English language. Each book offers a systematic work and study programme for use in the classroom or at home. Book 2 provides spelling, grammar and punctuation practice for students at key stage 3 and/or ESL students. Each of the 30 units is divided into three sections. The tasks in Section A introduce the theme of the unit, and highlight any weaknesses that a student may have in that area. A reference section provides accessible explanations of the language points covered. Section B then tests whether the subject matter has been mastered, with tasks to extend, revise and consolidate knowledge. A glossary and answer key are also provided. Suitable for classroom use or self study. Self-contained, providing both tests and reference material, plus an answer key and glossary. Also suitable for non-native speakers studying EFL.