An exploration of the Grammar, Spelling, Usage, and Method that will give new writers needed information, skills, and confidence. The book contains extensive cross referencing among related topics. Most of the chapters have exercises and answers.This is NOT a grammar book, or a style manual, or a list of misspelled words, or a collection of tips and tricks about how-to-write. It is a LITTLE OF ALL these things; it covers the essential parts of writing in a simple uncomplicated way. All the book's content is cross referenced with other sections. An outstanding feature is the many exercises for the reader to put the learning in practice, with the answers to the exercises in the back of the book. It is aimed at those people who have learned English as a second language and also to native English speakers who have never written anything since they left school and who wish to gain the confidence to start. It is also intended for those others who already write a little and who want to improve their writing and bring it to a higher level. All readers will gain confidence by learning some essential elements of grammar, style, spelling, and a way to to get started on writing what they have to write. The book is loaded with exercises and answers about all the points of the book. It is also a reference book with useful lists of roots, suffixes and prefixes, common spelling errors, irregular verbs, basic vocabulary, common idioms, etc. Finally, the book meets its goal of inspiring the learner to write by presenting a simple method of organizing the content and process of writing a short piece.The author teaches adults (native speakers and ESL). This book aims at helping the reader have the confidence to write in English. The author writes clearly and avoids hard words or fancy expressions. He reviews basic grammar (parts of speech, word groupings, punctuation, etc.), spelling, and style and usage (building good sentences, types of sentences).
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