"Thiru V.P. Kannan has brought out a nice manual covering all the aspects of grammar in a comprehensive manner with copious examples and adequate exercises. This book will be of immense help to the students … deliberately made very simple to enhance the grasping of rural students" Dr. V. IRAI ANBU,I.A.S. "How we say something can be as important as what we say … Ungrammatical communications lack clarity … The book is indeed comprehensive … very helpful as they work to improve their skill in English grammar. Dr. Carl Perrin, Ph. D., Lakewood, NJ, USA "Unlike the conventional books, the book is well structured with units, wholesome by themselves and arranged in a logical sequence … a boon not only to students but also to learners of English language at all levels as the book is planned and designed in the most practical and natural way." Dr. S. SHANMUGIAH, M.A., Ph.D. Registrar, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai "I appreciate his (author's) initiative in working out a scheme of learning English that is interesting and easy to pursue … it enables the learner to move from the basic to the advanced and achieve mastery by correct and consistent practice … I commend the book to every teacher and learner." Prof. R. RAJA GOVINDASAMY, M.A., M.A. (USA) Principal, Thiagarajar College, Madurai "Each topic is dealt with utmost care … I am confident that this book will prove to be an asset to students and teachers. It will also be a source of support and guidance for parents who wish to prepare their wards for the examination and also help them to develop their proficiency in English Grammar." Mrs. FELICIA AUGSTINE, M.A., M.Ed. Academic Supervisor, Dept. of English, SBOA School & Junior College Chennai

Many students of English as a second language are daunted by the complexities of English grammar and its terminology. This user-friendly book was written especially for them. The emphasis here is on practical use of written and spoken American-style English, rather than on theory. The first of the book's 15 chapters explains different kinds of sentences--affirmative, negative, and interrogative, as well as clauses and phrases that are component parts of many sentences. Several chapters that follow focus on different parts of speech, describing their uses in verbal and written communication. The book's later chapters discuss vocabulary, standard protocols in conversational speech, and modes of expression, such as preferences and dislikes. A separate chapter presents guidelines for composing letters, e-mails, r©sum©s, and other written forms. Short quizzes for self-testing appear throughout the text, with answers given at the back of the book.

This book teaches the most common ESL grammar points in an accessible way through real ESL errors together with suggested teaching techniques. Relevant grammar terminology is explained. The four objectives of this book are to help teachers: (1) identify common ESL grammar points and understand the details associated with each one; (2) improve their ability to answer any grammar question on the spot (when on the "hot seat"); (3) anticipate common ESL errors by grammar point, by first language, and/or by proficiency level; and (4) develop more effective grammar/language learning lessons. These objectives are for all teachers, whether they are teaching grammar directly or indirectly in a variety of classes -- including a grammar class, a writing class, a speaking class, an ESP class, or a K-12 class.

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Designed as an all-in-one guide, this practical, concise, and easy-to-use text is meant for courses offering instruction to students who are training to become language teachers in North America and abroad. Using practical examples, integrated tasks, sample activities and lessons, and review questions, the text introduces readers to key topics including course design, lesson planning, and classroom management. It also identifies how to teach speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation, with special attention to language acquisition and intercultural communication. This book was previously self-published as Teaching English: A Practical Guide, which won the 2017 TESL Canada Innovation Award for Teaching Training Resource Materials. This edition has been well updated and includes a new section on using technology in the classroom, expanded coverage of assessment, and new questions and suggested further readings in each chapter.

This practical book provides everyone who learns or teaches grammar with the necessary skills in a clear step-by-step process, suitable for all levels of learning.

This is a unique book that covers innovative grammar teaching approaches and techniques for a modern generation of EFL/ESL students. It juxtaposes traditional grammar teaching methods with newer ones, and reveals the advantages and disadvantages of each. Moreover, it provides free and controlled grammar activities which offer instructors an ample variety of tasks that facilitate EFL/ESL teachers’ work to practice certain grammatical patterns.

Build a solid foundation in English grammar As a beginning learner of English, you might find that grammar concepts such as indefinite articles, relative pronouns, the passive voice, or gerunds can be confusing. To go forward with your English skills, you need guidance through tricky grammar areas. That's where Practice Makes Perfect: English Grammar for ESL Learners comes in. Practice Makes Perfect: English Grammar for ESL Learners offers a complete overview of English grammar using concise, easy-to-understand language. It will help increase your confi dence writing and communicating in English. Thanks to the proven Practice Makes Perfect format, you will polish your English grammar skills in no time at all. Practice Makes Perfect: English Grammar for ESL Learners helps you: Understand the different rules and elements of grammar Build your grammar skills with more than 100 engaging exercises Broaden your knowledge with sentence rewrites and creative writing prompts New! Test your overall comprehension with a review section

This practical and research-based introduction to current and effective English grammar instruction gives pre-service and in-service teachers and teacher educators a strong foundation for teaching second language grammar and helps them develop their professional knowledge and skills. Written in a highly readable style for an international audience, it provides a thorough and rounded overview of the principles, strategies, techniques, and applications currently dominant in teaching L2 grammar in a range of instructional settings around the world. Chapter authors are world-class authorities in grammar and grammar teaching and learning. All chapters are based on theoretical frameworks and/or research foundations with a strong emphasis on practical applications and implications for classroom teaching, and highlight teaching methods, key concepts, and terminology associated with grammar instruction. Illuminating the options and choices in grammar teaching from a contemporary perspective, Teaching English Grammar to Speakers of Other Languages is ideal as key text for students in undergraduate and graduate MA-TESOL programs and as a resource for practicing ESL/EFL teachers, teacher educators, and teaching faculty.