Our goal in this book is to help you learn about English grammar in as simple and straightforward
a way as possible. The book was inspired by our students, most of whom panic
when we say words like adjective, subject, and passive. We believe that panic will be
replaced by knowledge and con¢dence as readers work their way through this user friendly
book.
Who is this book for? It’s for anyone who needs or wants to understand English grammar.
That includes readers who: (1) want to improve their writing; (2) are studying a foreign
language; (3) are or want to be teachers; (4) are learning English as a second
language; (5) are or want to be professionals such as speech^language pathologists and
attorneys; (6) are interested in how English works. The book is self-guided and self paced;
it can be used alone or as part of a course.
a way as possible. The book was inspired by our students, most of whom panic
when we say words like adjective, subject, and passive. We believe that panic will be
replaced by knowledge and con¢dence as readers work their way through this user friendly
book.
Who is this book for? It’s for anyone who needs or wants to understand English grammar.
That includes readers who: (1) want to improve their writing; (2) are studying a foreign
language; (3) are or want to be teachers; (4) are learning English as a second
language; (5) are or want to be professionals such as speech^language pathologists and
attorneys; (6) are interested in how English works. The book is self-guided and self paced;
it can be used alone or as part of a course.
