Hands-On English

Hands-On English is a concise handbook that makes the fundamentals of English easily accessible to anyone nine years or older. The book includes sections on grammar, usage, mechanics, vocabulary, reading, and writing. The appendix, Tips for Success in School, emphasizes efficient study.

The feature that most distinguishes Hands-On English from other English books is the use of icons to represent parts of speech. These icons provide visual representations of abstract concepts and depict the components of various kinds of sentences.

Throughout the book, concise explanations are followed by clear examples. Highlighting and illustration make examples easier to understand and remember.

The extensive vocabulary section includes nearly 200 word parts with their meanings and examples. Once a person masters these word parts, he or she will understand thousands of words the first time they are encountered.

The reading section offers tips for comprehension: using the SQ3R process, taking clues from signal words, and visualizing.

The writing section recommends breaking the complex writing process into manageable steps. Proper form is shown for outlines, friendly letters, business letters, bibliographies, and footnotes. Proofreader's marks are introduced individually and then shown in an edited passage.

Because information in Hands-On English is easy to find and easy to understand, readers are able to increase their independence and confidence in their use of English. Hands-On English is a handy reference book for children or adults, including people learning English as their second language.