English Grammar: Understanding the Basics

This text is designed to help readers learn about English grammar in as simple and straightforward a way as possible.

The authors use a friendly and encouraging tone and easy to understand language with a minimum of terminology, helping readers to overcome "grammar phobia."

The book can be used alone or as part of a course. It assumes no prior knowledge of grammar. Using a workbook approach, the present information in small steps, with objective techniques to help readers apply new concepts.

Numerous exercises, with answers, allow readers to test themselves after information is presented. "Quick Tips" provide convenient "tricks" to help readers master the material and also highlight the main concepts in each lesson.

Short sections called "To Enhance Your Understanding" are for readers who are interested in more than basic information.

Overall, the text provides readers with an important learning experience as well as a useful reference book.