English Grammar

Learning English grammar can really be not only easy but enjoyable as well. I have been an instructor for over 20 years and have found that students don't know and often don't want to know grammar. However, grammar is the very thing that lets one KNOW what is going on in the sentence.

English offers perhaps the richest vocabulary of all languages, in part because its words are culled from so many languages. It is a shame that we do not tap this rich source more often in our daily conversation to express ourselves more clearly and precisely. Many a vocabulary book lists esoteric words we quickly forget or feel self-conscious using. However, there is a bounty of choice words between the common and the esoteric that often seem be just on the tip of our tongue. Vocabulary 4000 brings these words to the fore. All the words you need for success in business, school, and life! ...

Profanity has always been a deliciously vibrant part of our lexicon, an integral part of being human. In fact, our ability to curse comes from a different part of the brain than other parts of speech - the urgency with which we say "f--k!" is instead related to the instinct that tells us to flee from danger. Language evolves with time, and so does what we consider profane or unspeakable. Nine Nasty Words is a rollicking examination of profanity, explored from every angle: historical, sociological, political, linguistic.

You want to unlock Bible meaning with Biblical Hebrew and use the original language, Biblical Hebrew, right? But what you don't know about Biblical Hebrew will hurt you. So before undertaking the arduous adventure of plunging headfirst into a strange language, let's educate ourselves. Are you overwhelmed by the prospect of learning two new alphabets (written and printed)? Are you ready to read at less than a snail's pace? Learning binyanim (I know you don't know what this is, that's the point :)), conjugations, grammar, rules, and especially their exceptions?!! Then you've come to the right...

Do you want editors to beg for your writing? Well, crafting sentences free of errors is the best way to impress one. In fact, all it takes is one grammar error for an editor to slide your pitch and work into the trash. Just one. Most writers love to write but really don't understand the rules of the language. Bloggers, freelance writers, and authors can edit their writing, but they sometimes still need help getting past the basics. Why do writers and bloggers need to use good grammar and syntax? If you want to be an "influencer," you'll need the respect of your audience. Good grammar will ...

It is very important to know parts of speech concepts in order to clearly understand and effectively develop or edit sentences successfully.

This book covers the basics of word usage, including nouns, pronouns, verbs, propositions and adjectives. It shows how they work together to form sentences and ideas, and how misuse of grammar can lead to serious misunderstandings.

There’s a fuss in Grammar Land and Judge Grammar has dispatched Serjeant Parsing to call all the Parts-of-Speech to court and settle the matter. Dr. Syntax must be obeyed or all the laws of Grammar Land will go to wreck and ruin. Join the children of Schoolroom Shire and discover the outcome of Judge Grammar’s trial. This imaginative tale brings the parts-of-speech to life with an engaging story.

Wright is a self-proclaimed word nerd, English language enthusiast, and expert in navigating the absurdities of the world’s quirkiest language. With years of experience untangling grammar inconsistencies and deciphering bizarre spelling rules, Wright explores why "colonel" sounds nothing like it’s spelled, how "read" can mean two different things, and why "i before e except after c" is a complete myth. This book is perfect for lovers of language humor, grammar geeks, and anyone who’s ever questioned why "queue" needs four extra letters—or why "ghoti" can theoretically spell "fish." ...

From the author of 29 books and counting... If you… are new to self-publishing are bored with self-editing your books don’t know how to edit well would rather write than edit…then this is the book for you. The techniques you’ll learn from this book will speed your self-editing work and produce a better final manuscript with less stress. Good self-editing helps sell your book - even if you turn your manuscript over to a professional editor. It’s a short book and a fast read, but it’s filled with more useful information than you will get from bigger books filled with details your ...

Much of today's uncertainty over mantras stems from the debate about their intrinsic meaningfulness or meaninglessness. The source of the issue is our prevalent modern conception of language. Language is regarded to be really and most completely experienced in its oral form in Indian tradition, but the modern approach tends to limit language to the recorded word and then examine it for a one-to-one connection with objective reality. In this book, we review instances of ancient Hindu philosophy of language that was used to investigate the nature of ceremonial utterances against the backdrop ...

A new history of US education through the nineteenth century that rigorously accounts for Black, Native, and white experiences; a story that exposes the idea of American education as “the great equalizer” to not only be a lie, but also a myth that reproduces past harms.

Did you know that over 220 million people around the world speak French? Now is the time to join them and tap into the countless opportunities that come with mastering this widely spoken language.

If traditional language courses have left you feeling overwhelmed or uninspired, the Learn Egyptian Arabic Mega Mastery Bundle is your solution. Designed to transform your learning experience, this audiobook collection provides you with the tools to achieve fluency with ease and confidence.

Conquer the GED Language Arts Exam: Your Essential Guide to Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Language, and Writing Skills is a comprehensive resource designed to help learners master the GED Language Arts section. This guide covers essential reading skills, such as identifying main ideas, analyzing fictional and non-fictional texts, and interpreting functional documents. With a focus on vocabulary and context clues, it enables readers to improve comprehension and expand their understanding of complex texts. Grammar and sentence structure are thoroughly explained, providing a solid foundation...

This book is designed for non-native learners seeking to master Persian grammar without the need to learn the alphabet. It serves both as a self-study guide and a valuable resource for classroom use, particularly in conversation-focused courses. Each grammatical point is systematically presented with exercises ensuring a thorough understanding. The book includes translation exercises to reinforce learners' grasp of grammar, along with a comprehensive review section for self-assessment. A detailed verb list with present tense stems and meanings follows the text. Targeted at beginner and ...

A survey of the quirks and quandaries of the English language, focusing on our strange and wonderful grammar. Why do we say "I am reading a catalog" instead of "I read a catalog"? Why do we say "do" at all? Is the way we speak a reflection of our cultural values? Delving into these provocative topics and more, Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue distills hundreds of years of fascinating lore into one lively history.

How’s your Spanish? Do you have the feeling that you are prepared to improve your language skills, but you don’t have time for lessons? Or maybe you’re tired of going over the basics every time you start a new book or course.…

Standardized tests are tough. You’ve done everything you can to raise your SAT Reading and Writing score, but it won’t budge. Tim Champion can help. He’s an SAT tutor with 20 years of experience teaching the exam to some of the best students in the world. He’s run SAT workshops on three different continents, and he has clients all over the globe who pay him hundreds of dollars an hour for online tutoring. This fully up-to-date version How To Improve Your Reading and Writing Score on the SAT gives you all the secrets of lifting your Reading and Writing score. It offers unique, ...

Chanakya Niti or Cāṇakya Nīti (IAST) (चाणक्य नीति) is a compilation of Sanskrit (संस्कृत) verses, known as aphorisms by Chanakya (आचार्य चाणक्य: 375–283 BCE). He was a teacher, author, strategist, philosopher, economist, jurist and a royal advisor. He authored the ancient Indian political treatise, the Arthashāstra (अर्थशास्त्र). He is considered the pioneer in the field of political science and economics in India. Around 321 BCE, Chanakya assisted the first Mauryan emperor, Chandragupta, in his rise to ...