Improve Your Written English: 5th edition: Master the Essentials of Grammar; Punctuation and Spelling and Write with Greater Confidence - Softcover

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"'This book is a gem. If you never buy another reference book, buy this one!' London Evening Standard 'If your written English is letting you down, do something about it. This book is recommended.' Writers' Express 'All the common pitfalls are tackled, from the terrors of the apostrophe to the most frequently mis-spelt words.' Writing Magazine '...an easy-to-use reference book for anyone who wants to brush up their skills...The content covers the knowledge needed for the Key Skills Communication Unit Levels 2 & 3.' www.lsagency.org.uk"

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Written in short, accessible sections, this book explains the basics of writing good English. It includes punctuation, sentence construction and spelling. You will learn how to adopt different tasks, such as writing a report, essay or short story. There are also chapters on letter writing, filling in forms and constructing job applications.

Contents: List of illustrations; Preface; PART ONE: THE BASICS; 1. Discovering Grammar; 2. Expanding your Knowledge; 3. Polishing up your Punctuation; 4. Paragraphing your Work; 5. Checking your Spelling; 6. Looking at Apostrophes and Abbreviations; 7. Improving your Style; PART TWO: ENGLISH IN ACTION; 8. Writing an Essay and a Short Story; 9. Summarising and Reporting; 10. Filling in Forms; 11. Writing Letters; 12. Making Applications; Suggested answers; Glossary; Further reading; Index.