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The eText allows students online access to the student book so they can practice English on the go! Students can access audio selections, do full text searches, highlight important information, create notes and save bookmarked pages. The eText can be used on your computer, iPad, and Android tablet once you have redeemed the Access Card. This eText represents an electronic version of the well-known print edtion, Understanding and Using English Grammar, 4th Edition ISBN 978-013343805-5.

A classic developmental skills text for intermediate to advanced English language learners, Understanding and Using English Grammar is a comprehensive reference grammar as well as a stimulating and teachable classroom text.

While keeping the same basic approach and material as in earlier editions, the fourth editin more fully develops communicative and interactive language-learning activities. Some of the new features are:

Innovative Warm-Up exercises that precede the grammar charts and introduce points to be taught Structure-based listening exercises ranging from casual speech to academic content Academic readings that highlight the targeted grammar structures Greatly expanded speaking practice with extensive pair, group, and class work Corpus-informed syllabus that reflects that discourse patterns of spoken and written English Listening Script included

The eText allows students online access to the student book so they can practice English o the go! Students can access audio selections, do full text searches, highlight important information, create notes and save bookmarked pages. The eText can be used on your computer, iPad, and Android tablet once you have redeemed the Access Card. This eText represents an electronic version of the well-known print edition, Fundamentals of English Grammar, 4th Edition ISBN 978-013246932-6.

A classic developmental skills text for lower-intermediate and intermediate English language learners, Fundamentals of English Grammar is a comprehensive reference grammar as well as a stimulating and teachable classroom text.

While keeping the same basic approach and material as in earlier editions, the fourth edition more fully develops communicative and interactive language-learning activities. Some of the new features are:

Innovative Warm-Up exercises that precede the grammar charts and introduce points to be taught Structure-based listening exercises ranging from casual speech to more academic content A wide selection of readings that highlight the target grammar structures Greatly expanded speaking practice with extensive pair, group, and class work Writing activities with models for students to follow Corpus-informed syllabus that reflects the discouse patterns of spoken and written English Listening Script included

Basic English Grammar is a classic developmental skills text for beginning students of English as a second or foreign language. It uses a grammar-based approach integrated with communicative methodologies to promote the development of all language skills.

While keeping the same basic approach and materials as in earlier editions, the fourth edition continues to build on the foundation of understanding form and meaning by engaging students in meaningful communication about real actions, real things, and their own lives in classroom context.

Several of the new features are:

Information in the grammar charts highlighting differences between spoken and written English Step-by-step writing activities with models for students to follow Innovative warm-up exercises that precede the grammar charts and introduce points to be taught Newly created exercises to give students more incremental grammar practice Structure-based listening exercises that introduce students to relaxed, reduced speech

For nearly forty years, Understanding and Using English Grammar has been the go-to grammar resource for students and teachers alike. Its time-tested approach blends direct grammar instruction with carefully sequenced practice to develop all language skills.

New to This Edition

Pretests at the start of each chapter enable learners to check what they already know. Updated grammar charts reflect current usage and highlight differences between written and spoken English. A new chapter on article usage. A variety of high-interest readings include reviews, articles on current topics, and blogs that focus on student success. Additional incremental practice helps learners better grasp concepts, while thematic exercises and integrated tasks offer more contextualized language use. Step-by-step writing activities are supported by writing tips and pre-writing and editing tasks.

MyEnglishLab (access code provided in the book)

Rich online practice for all skill areas: grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Instant feedback and remediation. Grammar videos. Bonus material not included in the Student Book, including additional expanded practice of gerunds and infinitives. Robust assessments. Gradebook and diagnostic tools.

For nearly forty years, Understanding and Using English Grammar has been the go-to grammar resource for students and teachers alike. Its time-tested approach blends direct grammar instruction with carefully sequenced practice to develop all language skills.

New to This Edition

Pretests at the start of each chapter enable learners to check what they already know. Updated grammar charts reflect current usage and highlight differences between written and spoken English. A new chapter on article usage. A variety of high-interest readings include reviews, articles on current topics, and blogs that focus on student success. Additional incremental practice helps learners better grasp concepts, while thematic exercises and integrated tasks offer more contextualized language use. Step-by-step writing activities are supported by writing tips and pre-writing and editing tasks.

MyEnglishLab

Rich online practice for all skill areas: grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Instant feedback and remediation. Grammar videos. Bonus material not included in the Student Book, including additional expanded practice of gerunds and infinitives. Robust assessments. Gradebook and diagnostic tools.

Workbooks are excellent resources for additional study and practice. They are linked to the grammar charts in the Student Book. The exercises range from the basic to more challenging so students can choose from a variety of exercises that will help them use English meaningfully and correctly. The workbooks can be used as a self-study tool, for additional classwork, homework, testing, or individualised instruction.

For nearly forty years, Understanding and Using English Grammar has been the go-to grammar resource for students and teachers alike. Its time-tested approach blends direct grammar instruction with carefully sequenced practice to develop all language skills.

New to This Edition

Pretests at the start of each chapter enable learners to check what they already know. Updated grammar charts reflect current usage and highlight differences between written and spoken English. A new chapter on article usage. A variety of high-interest readings include reviews, articles on current topics, and blogs that focus on student success. Additional incremental practice helps learners better grasp concepts, while thematic exercises and integrated tasks offer more contextualized language use. Step-by-step writing activities are supported by writing tips and pre-writing and editing tasks.

MyEnglishLab (access code provided in the book)

Rich online practice for all skill areas: grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Instant feedback and remediation. Grammar videos. Bonus material not included in the Student Book, including additional expanded practice of gerunds and infinitives. Robust assessments. Gradebook and diagnostic tools. 

For nearly forty years, Understanding and Using English Grammar has been the go-to grammar resource for students and teachers alike. Its time-tested approach blends direct grammar instruction with carefully sequenced practice to develop all language skills.

New to This Edition

Pretests at the start of each chapter enable learners to check what they already know. Updated grammar charts reflect current usage and highlight differences between written and spoken English. A new chapter on article usage. A variety of high-interest readings include reviews, articles on current topics, and blogs that focus on student success. Additional incremental practice helps learners better grasp concepts, while thematic exercises and integrated tasks offer more contextualized language use. Step-by-step writing activities are supported by writing tips and pre-writing and editing tasks.

MyEnglishLab (access code provided in the book)

Rich online practice for all skill areas: grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Instant feedback and remediation. Grammar videos. Bonus material not included in the Student Book, including additional expanded practice of gerunds and infinitives. Robust assessments. Gradebook and diagnostic tools. 

Using a time-tested approach that has helped millions of students around the world, Fundamentals of English Grammar blends direct grammar instruction with carefully sequenced practice to developspeaking, writing, listening, and reading skills.

The fifth edition has been extensively revised to keep pace with advances in theory and practice, particularly from cognitive science. Now more than ever, teachers will find an extensive range of presentations, activities, and tasks to meet the specific needs of their classes.

New to This Edition

• A pretest at the start of each chapter allows learners to assess what they already know and

orient themselves to the chapter material.

• Practice, spaced out over time, helps students learn better. Numerous exercises have been

added to provide more incremental practice.

• New charts and exercises show patterns to help learners make sense of the information.

• Meaning-based practice is introduced at the sentence level. Students do not have to wait for

longer passages to work with meaning.

• Frequent oral exercises encourage students to speak more naturally and fluidly.

• Step-by-step writing activities promote written fluency. All end-of-chapter tasks include

writing tips and editing checklists.

• A wide range of contextualized exercises, frequently including life skills vocabulary,

encourages authentic language use.

• Updated grammar charts based on corpus research reflect current usage and highlight the

differences between written and spoken English in formal and informal contexts.

• The BlackBookBlog focuses on student success, cultural differences, and life-skills strategies.

• End-of-the-chapter Learning Checks help students assess their learning.

• A Pearson Practice English app with end-of-chapter learning checks, Student

Book audio, and guided PowerPoint videos.

• Revised MyEnglishLab for a fully blended program.

Using a time-tested approach that has helped millions of students around the world, Fundamentals of English Grammar blends direct grammar instruction with carefully sequenced practice to developspeaking, writing, listening, and reading skills.

The fifth edition has been extensively revised to keep pace with advances in theory and practice, particularly from cognitive science. Now more than ever, teachers will find an extensive range of presentations, activities, and tasks to meet the specific needs of their classes.

New to This Edition

• A pretest at the start of each chapter allows learners to assess what they already know and

orient themselves to the chapter material.

• Practice, spaced out over time, helps students learn better. Numerous exercises have been

added to provide more incremental practice.

• New charts and exercises show patterns to help learners make sense of the information.

• Meaning-based practice is introduced at the sentence level. Students do not have to wait for

longer passages to work with meaning.

• Frequent oral exercises encourage students to speak more naturally and fluidly.

• Step-by-step writing activities promote written fluency. All end-of-chapter tasks include

writing tips and editing checklists.

• A wide range of contextualized exercises, frequently including life skills vocabulary,

encourages authentic language use.

• Updated grammar charts based on corpus research reflect current usage and highlight the

differences between written and spoken English in formal and informal contexts.

• The BlackBookBlog focuses on student success, cultural differences, and life-skills strategies.

• End-of-the-chapter Learning Checks help students assess their learning.

• A Pearson Practice English app with end-of-chapter learning checks, Student

Book audio, and guided PowerPoint videos.

• Revised MyEnglishLab for a fully blended program.

Using a time-tested approach that has helped millions of students around the world, Fundamentals of English Grammar blends direct grammar instruction with carefully sequenced practice to developspeaking, writing, listening, and reading skills.

 

The fifth edition has been extensively revised to keep pace with advances in theory and practice, particularly from cognitive science. Now more than ever, teachers will find an extensive range of presentations, activities, and tasks to meet the specific needs of their classes.

 

New to This Edition

 

• A pretest at the start of each chapter allows learners to assess what they already know and

orient themselves to the chapter material.

 

• Practice, spaced out over time, helps students learn better. Numerous exercises have been

added to provide more incremental practice.

 

• New charts and exercises show patterns to help learners make sense of the information.

 

• Meaning-based practice is introduced at the sentence level. Students do not have to wait for

longer passages to work with meaning.

 

• Frequent oral exercises encourage students to speak more naturally and fluidly.

 

• Step-by-step writing activities promote written fluency. All end-of-chapter tasks include

writing tips and editing checklists.

 

• A wide range of contextualized exercises, frequently including life skills vocabulary,

encourages authentic language use.

 

• Updated grammar charts based on corpus research reflect current usage and highlight the

differences between written and spoken English in formal and informal contexts.

 

• The BlackBookBlog focuses on student success, cultural differences, and life-skills strategies.

 

• End-of-the-chapter Learning Checks help students assess their learning.

• A Pearson Practice English app with end-of-chapter learning checks, Student

Book audio, and guided PowerPoint videos.

 

• Revised MyEnglishLab for a fully blended program.

Using a time-tested approach that has helped millions of students around the world, Fundamentals of English Grammar blends direct grammar instruction with carefully sequenced practice to developspeaking, writing, listening, and reading skills.

 

The fifth edition has been extensively revised to keep pace with advances in theory and practice, particularly from cognitive science. Now more than ever, teachers will find an extensive range of presentations, activities, and tasks to meet the specific needs of their classes.

 

New to This Edition

 

• A pretest at the start of each chapter allows learners to assess what they already know and

orient themselves to the chapter material.

 

• Practice, spaced out over time, helps students learn better. Numerous exercises have been

added to provide more incremental practice.

 

• New charts and exercises show patterns to help learners make sense of the information.

 

• Meaning-based practice is introduced at the sentence level. Students do not have to wait for

longer passages to work with meaning.

 

• Frequent oral exercises encourage students to speak more naturally and fluidly.

 

• Step-by-step writing activities promote written fluency. All end-of-chapter tasks include

writing tips and editing checklists.

 

• A wide range of contextualized exercises, frequently including life skills vocabulary,

encourages authentic language use.

 

• Updated grammar charts based on corpus research reflect current usage and highlight the

differences between written and spoken English in formal and informal contexts.

 

• The BlackBookBlog focuses on student success, cultural differences, and life-skills strategies.

 

• End-of-the-chapter Learning Checks help students assess their learning.

• A Pearson Practice English app with end-of-chapter learning checks, Student

Book audio, and guided PowerPoint videos.

 

• Revised MyEnglishLab for a fully blended program.

Student Book audio and Answer Key are available for downloading on MyEnglishLab. Each chapter of the course covers a general topic in grammar. The chapters are divided into charts. Each chart covers one or more grammar points and is followed by comprehensive grammar practice. Warm-up exercises provide a smooth entry into a grammar topic Exercises vary from very controlled to more open-ended types Grammar practice is embedded into reading, writing, listening, and speaking tasks Large variety of exercise enables students to practice the same grammatical concepts in different ways MyEnglishLab MyEnglishLab is a smart platform that takes grammar practice to a higher, more advanced level. It enriches the student learning experience, provides more informed teaching, and helps deliver better learning outcomes.

The Student Book is available with the Pearson Practice English app.  Each chapter of the course covers a general topic in grammar. The chapters are divided into charts. Each chart covers one or more grammar points and is followed by comprehensive grammar practice. Warm-up exercises provide a smooth entry into a grammar topic Exercises vary from very controlled to more open-ended types Grammar practice is embedded into reading, writing, listening, and speaking tasks Large variety of exercise enables students to practice the same grammatical concepts in different ways The app The Pearson Practice English App allows students to access course resources such as additional practice, assessments, and course audio. Access to Student Book audio Animated grammar presentations Learning checks