Improve Your Written English: 5th edition: Master the Essentials of Grammar; Punctuation and Spelling and Write with Greater Confidence

Improve Your Written English: 5th edition: Master the Essentials of Grammar; Punctuation and Spelling and Write with Greater Confidence

by Marion Field (Author)

Synopsis

Written in short, accessible sections, this book explains the basics of writing good English. It includes punctuation, sentence construction and spelling. You will learn how to adopt different tasks, such as writing a report, essay or short story. There are also chapters on letter writing, filling in forms and constructing job applications. Contents: List of illustrations; Preface; PART ONE: THE BASICS; 1. Discovering Grammar; 2. Expanding your Knowledge; 3. Polishing up your Punctuation; 4. Paragraphing your Work; 5. Checking your Spelling; 6. Looking at Apostrophes and Abbreviations; 7. Improving your Style; PART TWO: ENGLISH IN ACTION; 8. Writing an Essay and a Short Story; 9. Summarising and Reporting; 10. Filling in Forms; 11. Writing Letters; 12. Making Applications; Suggested answers; Glossary; Further reading; Index.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 174
Edition: 5th Revised edition
Publisher: How To Books
Published: 18 Feb 2009

ISBN 10: 1845283317
ISBN 13: 9781845283315

Media Reviews
'This book is a gem. If you never buy another reference book, buy this one!' London Evening Standard 'If your written English is letting you down, do something about it. This book is recommended.' Writers' Express 'All the common pitfalls are tackled, from the terrors of the apostrophe to the most frequently mis-spelt words.' Writing Magazine '...an easy-to-use reference book for anyone who wants to brush up their skills...The content covers the knowledge needed for the Key Skills Communication Unit Levels 2 & 3.' www.lsagency.org.uk
Author Bio
Marion Field was Head of English in a large Comprehensive School and an examiner for GCSE English. She is also the author of a range of other books dedicated to helping others master the English language and its usage.