{"product_id":"basic-english-grammar-for-dummies-uk-edition-isbn-9781119071150","title":"Basic English Grammar For Dummies, UK Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eGet good guidance on using English well\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnglish is a hard language to get right. It's all too easy to make simple mistakes, whether writing or speaking—which can land you in embarrassing social situations or even cost you a job. Luckily, \u003ci\u003eBasic English Grammar For Dummies UK Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is here to help you get to grips with English. Without the complexity of formal grammar and through plenty of examples and brief exercises, it gets you up and running on common spelling errors, how to structure sentences to make yourself easily understood, and find the right tone and style for any situation, whether you're talking on the phone or writing a letter, email, or text. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs it \u003ci\u003egood\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003ewell\u003c\/i\u003e? \u003ci\u003eThere, their\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003ethey're\u003c\/i\u003e? Some people don't have to think twice about using proper English grammar, but for the rest of us it can become tricky and confusing. Easy to understand and free of jargon, this friendly and accessible guide sticks to the basics and makes it easy to build your English grammar skills. In no time, you'll leave the ‘me or I?' debate at the door and speak and write confidently and correctly. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes quizzes and self-tests\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides guidance on composing letters, emails, and texts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUses easy vocabulary to make the content accessible to all\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eServes as a great guidebook to English grammar for overseas learners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf English is your second language or you simply missed or have forgotten the nuances that were taught in school, \u003ci\u003eBasic English Grammar For Dummies UK Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is the fast and easy way to brush up on your skills and make a good impression. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Getting Started with Basic English Grammar 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Getting a Grip on Grammar 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Language in Action 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: The Parts of Speech 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: People to See, Places to Go, Things to Remember: Recognising Nouns 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Practising Pronouns 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Doing and Being Words: Verbs 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Describing with Adjectives and Adverbs 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Little Things Mean a Lot: Prepositions 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Joining and Commenting: Conjunctions and Interjections 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Creating Correct Sentences 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Making Progress: Verbs Ending in –ing 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Revisiting the Past: The Perfect Tenses 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Searching for Subjects 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Adding Meaning with Complements 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Finishing the Job: Writing Complete Sentences 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Punctuation and Capitalisation 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Small Punctuation Mark, Big Trouble: Apostrophes 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Pausing for a Rest: Commas 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Who Said What: Quotation Marks 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Big or Small? When to Write Capital Letters 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Grammar in Action 259\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Writing with Electronic Media 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Presentation Slides and Bulleted Lists 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Writing at School and on the Job 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: Common Errors 299\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Spelling Your Way to Perfection 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Tricky Word Traps 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Avoiding Common Mistakes 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VII: The Part of Tens 333\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Ten Easy Ways to Improve Your Writing Skills 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Ten Mistakes to Avoid 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 347\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeraldine Woods\u003c\/b\u003e has more than 35 years of teaching experience. She is the author of more than 50 books, including \u003ci\u003eEnglish Grammar Workbook For  Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eResearch Papers For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e.       \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn to:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Become confident with written and spoken English\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e Develop your skills without learning complex grammar\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Improve your spelling and avoid common mistakes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrammar getting you down? This book will cheer you up!\u003c\/b\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs it their, they're, or there? How do you spell the plural of bunny? If English gets you in a stew, fear not—help is at hand!  No more rules to memorize—just basic, accessible explanations which are simple to grasp. Learn how to structure a sentence to be easily understood,  find tips on how to use the correct tone to fit the situation, receive advice on common spelling and grammatical errors, and much more.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe building blocks of English\u003c\/b\u003e — understand what each part of speech does, and you'll find it easier to know the right word to use\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eTame the tough stuff\u003c\/b\u003e — learn tips and tricks to help you remember how to handle tricky situations\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eTexting, talking, or writing a letter\u003c\/b\u003e — find out the appropriate style and tone for different forms of communication\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eMake friends with punctuation\u003c\/b\u003e — knowing the purpose of commas, quotation marks, and that often misused apostrophe will help you know what to use where\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eImprove your job chances\u003c\/b\u003e — master the basic grammar and spelling skills which will make you more appealing to employers\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eMake an impression\u003c\/b\u003e — find out how to write a business presentation, slide show, or school report which reflects well on you and impresses others\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find:\u003c\/b\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Quizzes to show you where you need help\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Easy ways to build your vocabulary\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e What makes a sentence complete\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Tips for using the right tense\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e When you should and shouldn't use capitals\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Shortcuts to super spelling\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Word traps and how to dodge them\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Common mistakes to avoid\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988789805285,"sku":"NP9781119071150","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119071150.jpg?v=1761781600","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/basic-english-grammar-for-dummies-uk-edition-isbn-9781119071150","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}