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Ce livre est une grammaire pédagogique destinée aux étudiants universitaires et, de façon plus large, à des adultes qui étudient le français, langue seconde. Chaque concept grammatical est expliqué de manière simple et concise, et est illustré par plusieurs exemples. Ces explications sont suivies de « mises en pratique » permettant aux apprenants de consolider l'apprentissage des concepts en s'entraînant à les repérer et à les utiliser...
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"Embark on a transformative linguistic journey with 'From Grammar to Grace: Building a Strong English Foundation.' This comprehensive guide is meticulously crafted to empower learners at every stage of their English proficiency, from novice to mastery.Step into the world of impeccable grammar and vocabulary, where each chapter is a building block towards linguistic excellence. The book not only demystifies complex grammatical structures but also instills...
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Finally! A grammar guide specifically designed for fiction writers! Introducing the second edition, with more than fifty new entries!WRITING CORRECTLY DOESN'T HAVE TO BE HARDGreat writers write well. Grammatical errors mark a manuscript as unprofessional and the author as sloppy or an amateur. But you don't have to memorize the myriad of grammar, punctuation, and usage rules to have a well-written book. If you're a novelist or write creative nonfiction,...
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Do you panic when you must decide whether to use "affect" or "effect"? Do verb tenses make you, well...tense?
This easy-to-use guide to grammar not only teaches you to use the right verb at the right time, but helps you brush up on all your rusty grammar skills so you can write and speak clear, error-free English with confidence.
You'll also find: • Thorough coverage of key areas of grammar. • Easy-to-understand explanations and plenty of exercises...
5) The Grammar Bible: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Grammar but Didn't Know Whom to Ask
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A comprehensive, practical reference guide to the idiosyncrasies of the English language
No one knows grammar like Michael Strumpf. For over a quarter of a century, as creator and proprietor of the National Grammar Hot Line, he helped thousands of callers from every corner of the globe tackle the thorniest issues of English grammar. Now, in The Grammar Bible, he has created an eminently useful guide to better speaking and writing.
Unlike other...
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Who cares about commas, semicolons, dashes, and hyphens? Well, you should. A misplaced punctuation mark can confuse physicians and surgeons, cause thousands of dollars in legal fees, misinform judges, puzzle bankers, misguide stockbrokers...and create lumps in your pudding.
You don't need a teacher with a mouthful of jargon to help you understand how to make yourself clearly understood. Better Punctuation in 30 Minutes a Day will help you teach yourself....
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Far too many authors, in their haste to submit their manuscripts to agents and publishers, neglect to adequately edit / proofread their work. This is a big mistake as a meticulously edited / proofread manuscript has a far greater chance of receiving publishing approval than one that has not been adequately refined. This booklet explains what to look for when editing / proofreading your manuscript so that it has the greatest chance of being accepted...
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Punctuation is an aspect of language where editors and proofreaders are constantly taking decisions, no matter what type of document they're working on. But how do they decide? Gerard M-F Hill offers a reason-based approach to punctuation and its uses, to help achieve maximum clarity and consistency for the reader. The guide covers:
• what punctuation is, what it does and why we need it
• how the main punctuation marks are used in British English
• some...
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Perfect for German revision offering beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to German verbs. The main section of the book consists of 200 fully conjugated verbs, regular and irregular, weak and strong. Each is self-contained, showing all the major tenses, clearly set out with pronouns. The tables also tell you if the verb is weak or strong and if it takes the auxiliary "haben" or "sein". New German spellings are included throughout. There...
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Perfect for Spanish revision offering beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to Spanish verbs. The main section of the book consists of 120 fully conjugated verbs, regular and irregular. Each is self-contained, showing all the major tenses, clearly set out with pronouns. The introduction gives a detailed explanation of each of the three main tenses. It also deals with compound tenses and the use of the passive. Finally, an alphabetical index...
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This book offers beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to the verbs and grammar of French. Ideal for French revision. Designed for all those learning French at school, at work or at home. It provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Key grammatical points are highlighted throughout the text as a means of reinforcement. In addition, a full glossary gives clear explanations of grammatical terminology. This...
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Perfect for French revision offering beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to French verbs. The main section of the book consists of 112 fully conjugated verbs, regular and irregular. Each is self-contained, showing all the major tenses, clearly set out with pronouns. Major constructions and idiomatic phrases are given for most verb models. Similarly conjugated verbs are listed with their translations for complete clarity. The introduction...
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For years Richard Lederer has enthralled fans of the English language with his keen insights, commonsense advice, and witty presentation. Now Lederer has teamed up with Richard Dowis to take readers on another journey through the world's most wonderful, albeit perplexing, language. How many times have we all heard the word viable used in company meetings? Lederer and Dowis show us how "viable," somewhere along the line, was extracted from medical...
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Correct grammar and proper spelling can be a challenge, and their absence can be a source of gleeful humor to everyone but the victim of a bad grammar attack. How do you react to sandwich boards, road signs, laminated instructions, and other written missives that are just not exactly what their creator meant? If you've ever (gently) judged anyone else for their linguistic failures, if you find yourself guffawing about the frequent confusion between...
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There is no magic formula to good writing……There is no quick, easy way to write a bestselling novel or short story.Sure, you can hammer out a fifty-thousand-word novel in a month or less if you know what you're doing, but how do you get there from here? Easy, you write every day, right? Well, that's one way to do it, but just like any endeavor, one needs to also develop a few skills to be good at writing.There are a few indispensable tidbits of...
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This book is the FIRST in a series of writing books that take the skill from the basics. They are intended for kids learning to write, students who have basic writing skills, college and university students who intend to hone their communication skills thoroughly and for the general writer, especially the scholar and the creative writer who wants to learn good writing skiils. The books are divided depending on the level of the skill of the learner...
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Are you a cricket enthusiast who's passionate about the gentleman's game? Do you find yourself immersed in the thrilling world of cricket, but sometimes puzzled by the jargon and terminology used by experts and commentators? Whether you're a seasoned cricket fan or just getting started with the sport, "The Cricket Terminology: All about Cricket Terms" is your ultimate guide to unraveling the mysteries of cricket's unique language.This cricket vocabulary...
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Writing Editing - 3 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: How to Edit Writing, How to Self-Publish and How to Write Content
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HOW TO EDIT WRITING:
7 Easy Steps to Master Writing Editing, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Spelling, Grammar & Punctuation.
YOU'LL LEARN:
• The stages of editing: structural, line editing, and copy editing
• Necessary conversations to have between writers and editors
• The benefits of reading aloud to yourself and...
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"Charts the rise and fall of this infamous punctuation mark, which for years was the trendiest one in the world of letters. But in the nineteenth century, as grammar books became all the rage, the rules of how we use language became both stricter and more confusing, with the semicolon a prime example. Watson reveals how traditional grammer rules make us less successful at communication with each other than we might think. She argues that even the...
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"Short Stories in French for Beginners" is a collection of 20 easy-to-read short stories designed for novice French learners. The stories are written in simple language and feature relatable characters and everyday situations, making them ideal for those who are just starting to learn the language. Each story is followed by a series of a vocabulary list and exercises, enabling readers to check their understanding and expand their knowledge of French...
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