Better English Usage: Express Yourself Clearly
Webster’s Word Power
Do you know your verbs from your nouns? Do you muddle up ‘which’ and ‘that’? Do you know when to use a colon, and when to use in a semi-colon? Are your sentences so long that you lose the plot in the middle? Or lose your reader completely? Does it annoy you when people say: ‘We was sure we would win?’
Whether you are an ELT student, or you are writing a job application, or you are trying to write a formal letter of complaint, this book will help you. Whether you are a beginner in English, or a fluent speaker, you will find most people have something to learn when they wish to brush up their English.
This simple guide will help you avoid common mistakes in modern English, and to understand recent changes in the language. Written in a friendly, accessible style by a master of English and teaching English, Better English Usage is ideal for those who are learning the English language; ELT students, or just browsers who are keen to stay on top of changes in the English language.
Language: GB
Level: B2 Upper Intermediate to C2 Proficiency
CBG; ELG | 428
Betty Kirkpatrick – Geddes & Grosset