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Indispensable grammar support for ages 7+ , this lively handbook provides short, clear definitions of all key grammatical concepts plus lots of examples, tips on spelling, and dictionary and thesaurus work.

(NZ Year 4)

This new edition is thoroughly updated and revised to acompany the third edition of English Grammar in Use. The book contains 200 varied exercises to provide students with extra practice of the grammar they have studied.

Essentials of English Language 1 is a different kind of student text/ workbook. The text is presented as a real-Iife classroom scenario, involving a teacher, Mr Wilson, and eight of his first-year secondary school English students -Angela, Susie, Jung Tong, Albert, Michael, Rebecca, Manu and Jane. The students are presented as cartoon characters who ask questions about language that they then answer for themselves as they engage with the 'lessons' and learn about language through a range of interesting reading, writing and research... read more

Essentials of English Language 2 returns us to Shackleton High School and those redoubtable students, Angela, Susie, Jung Tong, Albert, Michael, Rebecca, Manu and Jane. This time, though, they're a couple of years older and they are now in Ms Grimshaw's class. And yes, at the start of the year they don't quite know what to make of her. 'The students are just as curious about language as they ever were and questions fly thick and fast as they engage with a range of interesting reading, writing and research activities. There are ... read more

(NZ Years 8-11) This book aims to introduce and explain all the main concepts of grammar to students in New Zealand School Years 6-11. By understanding grammar and using it correctly, students can gain more confidence in English and greatly improve their reading, comprehension and writing skills. In this book you will find ✓ comprehensive information on all the main aspects of English grammar ✓ clear definitions and examples of each grammatical concept ✓ practice tasks to reinforce your understanding o... read more

Eyes Like Butterflies is a treasury of memorable and resonant similes and metaphors taken from modern English literature. The thousands of images collected in this book are arranged by theme and range from the charming ('pillow-fighting clouds') to the startling ('the eyes of a Belsen stoker'). It will be a source of reference and inspiration for creative writers, but it will mainly be read for the sheer delight to be found in the inventiveness and brilliance of its contents.

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At a time when spelling, punctuation and grammar are the focus of Key Stage 2-3 testing plans, this resource offers teachers easy-to-use and ready-to-use material which should fit into their teaching plan. This book integrates guidelines for teachers with activities for pupils aged nine to 13. It approaches traditional skills through progressive teaching methods, using photocopiable worksheets of activities, games and questionnaires, with accompanying notes to indicate how teachers can make best use of them. All the material has be... read more

A straightforward and easy-to-use guide on the basic aspects of grammar, punctuation and usage needed for effective everyday communication. References are made to both traditional and functional grammar. Explanations are simple and clear and supported by examples

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Your students *will gain confidence thanks to the short, simple explanations and plenty of practice exercises. *be motivated by the variety of interesting and stimulating exercise types. *be able to find their way around easily thanks to clear signposting, plus a detailed contents page and grammar index. *learn more than just grammar with the new vocabulary sections, including word building. *be able to assess their progress regularly with the new scored self-check pages *be able to do further practice and self-testing with the br... read more

This text aims to provide an explicit and expert way of teaching the more linguistic aspects of the English language. It offers help in developing skills in the exploration, examination and analysis of grammar on a wide variety of texts, with a main objective of demonstrating how grammar shapes meaning. Each chapter introduces a particular topic, drawing on real texts as a vehicle of discovery. The text is relevant to all syllabuses.

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