Writing Better English for ESL Learners
Write in English like a native speaker!\ Taking a developmental approach to improving\ writing skills, Writing Better English helps you increase your levels of proficiency in both grammar and vocabulary. Before tackling sentence structures, the book helps you reinforce those grammar elements you may have trouble with, like verb tenses and pronouns. You'll then expand your written communication abilities through comprehensive explanations, skill-building exercises, and practical writing...
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Writing Better English for ESL Learners offers you easy-to-follow exercises and practical writing activities, so you can apply what you've learned and keep track of your progress.This book provides clear guidance on improving your ability to write in English. First you will work with essential elements of grammar. After you feel comfortable with grammar, you will go on to sentence writing; you will practice completing different kinds of sentences and then write your own original ones. You can repeat any section until you feel confident with that particular skill. For even more help, the answer key features suggestions on writing appropriate sentences for all of the exercises. When you complete this book, you will have learned how to:Write natural-sounding sentencesWrite personal and business lettersWrite original stories and themesIncrease your proficiency in vocabulary usageWriting Better English for ESL Learners has all the tools you need to develop practical writing skills and communicate in English with confidence.
Introduction vii1 Preparing to Write 1Verb Tenses 2Auxiliaries 16The Passive Voice 26The Subjunctive Mode 31Conjunctions 38Pronouns 44Possessives and Plurals 62The Comparative and Superlative 682 Beginning to Write 75Sentence Completion 753 Writing Original Sentences 87Understanding the Format 87Writing According to the Format 884 Story Completion 115Understanding the Format 115Completing Stories with Original Phrases 1155 Writing Letters 151The Friendly Letter 151The Business Letter 1576 Writing Original Themes 167Appendix A Irregular Verbs in the Past Tense and Past Participle 173Appendix B Verbs and Tenses 177Answer Key 187
