This accessible and unique approach to grammar comes in two parts: the first section consists of a practical guide on how to understand and use grammar successfully, and the second is an extensive A-Z glossary of grammatical terms. Ideal for both language students and the general reader, it demystifies and explains these terms, while giving expert advice on how to construct sentences.

Everyday Grammar (Oxford Paperback Reference)

Reference

Seely, John

Words, Language & Grammar

Oxford Univ. Pr.

The Oxford Guide to Effective Writing &amp; Speaking is the essential guide for everyone who needs to communicate in clear and effective English, both written and spoken. In the first section on communicating in everyday life, chapters cover everything from writing email and faxes to giving presentations and preparing reports. John Seely also offers guidance on understanding the demands of particular audiences, subjects, and situations. With guidelines and exercises, this book will help you to tailor your message and language accordingly. A section on the English language gives authoritative advice on grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation to ensure that communication is accurate as well as appropriate. A final section examines the process of writing itself, including planning and research, drafting, and using technology. New to this edition are advice on writing email and help on writing for the Internet. The Oxford Guide to Effective Writing &amp; Speaking is designed to be practical and user-friendly, with boxed exercises, guidelines, and examples. A glossary and index make the volume easy to use and simple to navigate. This is the most comprehensive guide to using English for effective communication available; it covers an unrivalled range of situations and requirements.

The Oxford Guide to Effective Writing and Speaking

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Oxford University Press

This Students' Book provides: an illustrated anthology of fiction and fact, prose and poetry; thematic units with word study exercises and puzzles and games; explanations and exercises on language skills such as spelling, letter-writing, the from of sentences, punctuation, script writing, and using a dictionary; and more.

Oxford Secondary English: Book 4: A GCSE Course: Pupils' Book

National Curriculum Key Stage 3 (Bk.3) (The Oxford English Programme)

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Green, Frank

Kitchen, David E.

Education & Reference

A book of practical advice and useful tips on how to design your CV and write successful job applications. This lively, accessible, and illustrated guide is divided into two sections. The first provides comprehensive advice on what to consider when putting a CV together, compiling an application, and going to the interview. Also covered are speculative and online applications, circumstances such as returning to work after a break or changing direction, references, and clarifying the job offer. The second section contains useful checklists and examples to aid and inspire the would-be interviewee.

Cvs and Job Applications

Leigh, Judith

Cohen, Beatrice Baumgartner

Business & Money

A book of practical advice and useful tips on understanding the complex legal jargon encountered in day-to-day life. This lively, accessible, and illustrated guide is divided into two sections. The first includes chapters on all the times you may find it necessary to understand the law, from cradle to grave. Whether having children, buying a car, or making a will you will find help on the subject here. The second half is an easy to use, key quick reference section including an extensive glossary of legal terms, where you can find help on legal issues, and resources for further information.

Law in Everyday Life

A book of practical advice and tips on how to write effective bids, proposals, and funding applications for both individuals and small businesses. This lively, accessible, and illustrated guide is divided into two sections: the first provides information on types of bids, proposals, and funding applications, preparation, and writing, including the importance of layout, style and readability. The second is a reference section detailing rules and requirements to bear in mind, together with useful lists of resources, worksheets and checklists.

Writing Bids and Funding Applications

Dorner, Jane

Cohen, Judith Baumgartner

The One Step Ahead series is for all those who need to communicate more effectively in a range of real-life situations. Each title provides up-to-date practical guidance, tips, and valuable language tools that will enhance the reader's writing and speaking abilities. This book of realistic advice and useful tips can teach even the most dais-shy executive how to give clear and effective presentations. A lively, accessible, and illustrated guide, the book is divided into two sections. First the author provides comprehensive advice on writing, rehearsing, and giving the presentation, both as an individual or as part of a team. Next up is a useful presenter's toolkit to inspire and build confidence and help with the tricky task of presenting across languages and cultures. This valuable guide  * Gives lively, accessible, and illustrated preparation, rehearsal, and visual aids for both group and individual presenting * Breaks down and discusses the components of presentation * Contains a handy reference section featuring a presenter's toolkit for quick inspiration * Offers step-by-step guidance and key ways to make a successful presentation * Steers the way to more effective personal communication  Packed with time-tested methods, this guide transforms public presentation from foggy mire to terra firma.

One Step Ahead: Giving Presentations (One Step Ahead Series)

Billingham, Jo

Literature & Fiction

This approach to grammar comes in two parts: the first section consists of a practical guide on how to understand and use grammar successfully, and the second is an extensive A-Z glossary of grammatical terms. It is ideal for both language students and anyone wanting to improve their written and spoken English.

Everyday grammar (Oxford Quick Reference)

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Oxford University Press España, S.A.

Readers of all levels will find this guide essential. Giving examples of real usage, this book provides the basic information about grammar and punctuation that people need on a day-to-day basis. Arranged A-Z, it contains entries for standard grammatical terms as well as dealing with specific questions of usage. In addition to explaining basic terms such as 'split infinitive', 'participle', and 'adverb', entries also discuss whether to use 'may or might', 'that or which', and 'it's or its'. The Oxford A-Z of Grammar and Punctuation gives the reader quick and easy access to the answers to these, and many other, questions of grammar. It offers clear and coherent explanations and illustrations across a broad range of topics, and is the first port of call for any reader seeking clear, authoritative help with grammar and punctuation. The book is designed specifically to include terms designated by the National Literacy Strategy and so will also be useful for teachers and pupils. Both easy to use and comprehensive, the Oxford A-Z of Grammar and Punctuation is an essential tool for writing at home, in the office, at school, and at college.

Oxford A-Z of Grammar and Punctuation

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