Basic English Grammar [with Audio CD]

by Betty Schrampfer Azar

Also available are the multimedia CD-ROMs Fundamentals of English Grammar Interactive and Understanding and Using English Grammar Interactive. Clear, direct and comprehensive, the Azar Grammar Series blends tried-and-true grammar teaching with communicative activities. Program * Clear charts and explanations * Student-friendly grammar charts with clear information * Examples accompanied by clear explanations * Minimal grammar terminology for ease of understanding * In-depth grammar practice * Immediate application of grammatical forms and meanings * A variety of exercise types including warm-up, comprehension, completion, reading, listening, interview, and writing * Interactive pair and group work using target grammar * Comprehensive, corpus-informed grammar syllabus * The verb-tense system, modals, gerunds, and infinitives * Nouns, articles, pronouns, and agreement * Sentence patterns, clauses, connectives, and more * Written forms, spelling, and punctuation; spoken forms and pronunciation

Genres: Language, Nonfiction

536 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1983

About the author

Betty Azar is a teacher and the author of several English grammar workbooks that are a staple in the ESL teaching industry.

Reviews

[Shaghayegh · Rating 4 out of 5]

اگه سطح مبتدی هستین و دنبال درسنامه‌های کم‌حجم و تمرین و تکرار زیادین، این سری می‌تونه انتظاراتتون رو برآورده کنه.
اما اگه درسنامه‌های مفصل‌تر و تمارین کمتر می‌خواین، سری گرمر این یوس* می‌تونه مفید واقع شه.

*Grammar in use

[Earl Grey Tea · Rating 3 out of 5]

In my experience of teaching English here in Korea, I come from the teaching philosophy that is based more on the communicative approach. Grammar is important and a strong foundation can make communication much easier. However, a big issue here in Korea is that most of English education is based off of the grammar-translation method which leads to many students not being able use the English language to communicate and produce English sentences based on Korean grammar. This preamble should help frame my review of this book.

As for this book, there is a lot of information that explains simple basic grammar patterns and some aspects of pronunciation (-s, -es, -ed). Information was organized into charts that made the information easier to follow. There were quite a few “Aha!” moments as I discovered an easy way to explain certain grammar points. I have been able to apply some of the knowledge to my classroom.

However, most of the exercises in the book consisted of fill in the blank activities that focused mostly on the form. Teaching in a country where English is treated as a multiple choice test, I tend to view these types of activities as a hindrance instead of a foundation. There were some speaking activities in the book, but a lot of them seemed to be teacher centered and a verbal form of drilling.

Using this book to teach beginning adults only in English will probably be overwhelming. Young learners who already have a foundation in the English language will probably find this book helpful in reviewing English grammar through the English way of thinking.

[Emily]

this is very int6eresting

[Comelibros]

Uno de los libros de gramática mejores que he conocido.

[ramezan · Rating 3 out of 5]

حوصله م نکشید که کامل بخونمش ولی کتاب خوبی بود. یعنی در واقع کاری که می خواست انجام بده رو خوب انجام می‌داد. یه بخش قابل توجهی از کتاب (حدود 95 درصدش و بلکه بیشتر) تمرین و تکراره

[Gaurav Kumar · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Billal Teiba · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well structured, Abundant examples, and a good way to start learning English

[Ольга Ющишин · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting book 📚

[Fatemeh Rasouli · Rating 5 out of 5]

it is very useful. I like it.

[Black_hammer · Rating 4 out of 5]

A few unnecessary voluminous exercises .

[Omar · Rating 5 out of 5]

nice

[بارق كمال · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent book

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[Thien]

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