This text is an introduction to the basic rules and conventions governing the use of written English for communication and includes examples, exercises and activities. It is designed for those re-taking examinations or hoping to improve their communication skills for qualification and employment purposes. It starts with a self-assessment questionnaire to establish user's strengths and weaknesses and guide him/her to appropriate chapters. Subsequent chapters tackle various rules and conventions with each chapter including examples taken from everyday sources and a range of realistic checkpoint exercises and activities. A chapter of further activities gives additional opportunities for practice and revision. A checklist of the 250 most commonly misspelled words is provided, as are the answers to exercises and activities where appropriate.

 

This book is part of a book series called Basic .

This book is aimed at the following children: secondary school , university .

There are 119 pages in this book. This book was published 1996 by Hodder Arnold .

Don Shiach has 40 years experience as an educator, having taught at secondary and university levels and been involved in marking A level examination papers. He knows very well how students at all levels badly need clear guidance about how to put their ideas down on paper in the form of an essay and has at times specialised in helping them to acquire those skills. Don is also the author of over 30 educational textbooks on English and Drama aimed at students studying GCSE and AS/A levels.

This book has the following chapters: Introduction: Why does grammar matter?; self-assessment questionnaire. Part 1 The basic skills: writing in sentences; using punctuation to make your writing clear; writing in paragraphs; word power. Part 2 English at work: think about your audience; writing letters; summarizing and report-writing; using images; writing a CV; applying for jobs. Answers to checkpoint exercises and activities.