For nearly forty years, Understanding and Using English Grammar has been the go-to grammar resource for students and teachers alike. Its time-tested approach blends direct grammar instruction with carefully sequenced practice to develop all language skills. New to This Edition Pretests at the start of each chapter enable learners to check what they already know. Updated grammar charts reflect current usage and highlight differences between written and spoken English. A new chapter on article usage. A variety of high-interest readings include reviews, articles on current topics, and blogs that focus on student success. Additional incremental practice helps learners better grasp concepts, while thematic exercises and integrated tasks offer more contextualized language use. Step-by-step writing activities are supported by writing tips and pre-writing and editing tasks. MyEnglishLab (access code provided in the book) Rich online practice for all skill areas: grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Instant feedback and remediation. Grammar videos. Bonus material not included in the Student Book, including additional expanded practice of gerunds and infinitives. Robust assessments. Gradebook and diagnostic tools.
Its time-tested approach blends direct grammar instruction with carefully sequenced practice to develop all language skills. New to This Edition Pretests at the start of each chapter enable learners to check what they already know.
The eText allows students online access to the student book so they can practice English on the go! Students can access audio selections, do full text searches, highlight important information, create notes and save bookmarked pages. The eText can be used on your computer, iPad, and Android tablet once you have redeemed the Access Card. This eText represents an electronic version of the well-known print edtion, Understanding and Using English Grammar, 4th Edition ISBN 978-013343805-5. A classic developmental skills text for intermediate to advanced English language learners, Understanding and Using English Grammar is a comprehensive reference grammar as well as a stimulating and teachable classroom text. While keeping the same basic approach and material as in earlier editions, the fourth editin more fully develops communicative and interactive language-learning activities. Some of the new features are: Innovative Warm-Up exercises that precede the grammar charts and introduce points to be taught Structure-based listening exercises ranging from casual speech to academic content Academic readings that highlight the targeted grammar structures Greatly expanded speaking practice with extensive pair, group, and class work Corpus-informed syllabus that reflects that discourse patterns of spoken and written English Listening Script included
The eText allows students online access to the student book so they can practice English on the go!
The Chartbook conatins all the grammar charts in the fourth edition of Understanding and Using English Grammar. Packed with easy-to-understand explanations and clear examples, the Chartbook is the perfect reference tool for students and teachers alike. Understanding and Using English Grammar is a classic developmental skills text for intermediate to advanced English language learners
The Chartbook conatins all the grammar charts in the fourth edition of Understanding and Using English Grammar.
