Understanding and Using English Grammar

by Betty Schrampfer Azar

A classic developmental skills text for intermediate to advanced students of English, Understanding and Using English Grammar is a comprehensive reference grammar as well as a stimulating and teachable classroom text. While keeping the same basic approach and material as in earlier editions, the Third Edition more fully develops communicative and interactive language-learning activities. Some of the new features *Numerous "real communication" opportunities *More options for interactive work in pairs and groups *Additional open-ended communicative tasks for both speaking and writing *Expanded error analysis exercises *Interesting and lively new exercise material *Shorter units for easy class use The program components include the Student Book, Workbook, Chartbook, Teacher's Guide, and Companion Website. Also Understanding and Using English Grammar Interactive (a multimedia CD-ROM).

Genres: Language, Linguistics, Nonfiction, Education, Reference, Writing, Textbooks

492 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1988

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

[EMMA · Rating 5 out of 5]

زبان اینجوریه آدم هرچی بیشتر بخونه میفهمه که هیچی بلد نیس باز بیشتر میره میخونه!!!!!!
کی تموم میشه آخه؟؟؟؟؟

[Z. Aroosha Dehghan · Rating 4 out of 5]

من فکر می‌کنم گرامر رو از روی کتاب یاد گرفتن کلا خیلی سخته (برای خودم که ناممکنه😅)
بعدش هم وقتی می‌خوای با اون گرامر بنویسی یا حرف بزنی انگلیسیت میشه شبیه انگلیسی شکسپیر
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ولی در کل؛
این کتاب برای جمع‌بندی یا شرکت در آزمون‌هایی مثل تافل که باید انگلیسی آکادمیک و رسمی بلد باشید خوبه.
البته خیلی از فصل‌هاش بسیار ساده و ابتداییه ولی باز هم بد نیست بخونید.

[Hosius Mr · Rating 5 out of 5]

تقریبا هر نکته ای که باید در مورد گرامر زبان بدونیم در این کتاب جمع شده. نیمه اول کتاب (در حدود 10 درس) شامل نکات و قواعدی میشه که حالت پایه داره و بیشترمون تا حدودی ازش اطلاع داریم، اما نیمه دوم کمی تخصصی تر میشه و مطالب کمتر شنیده شده رو شامل میشه

[Nima · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok weather you are an English student or you want to gain grammatical points and notes during your English class this book has something unforgettable in a such way!I mean with lots of grammatical ideas,ways to remember most forgetting rules like articles and verb tenses,get the most out of this book keeps you safe in your way in english!

[Mohammed Zaitoun · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book is a very good book for understanding and exercising English grammar, it explains the grammar in a very simple way then gives you a good opportunity to practice it with a lot of exercises

the book is not boring as most of the grammar books Betty the author has done a great job making the book easy to read and easy to comprehend also

[Preetam Chatterjee · Rating 5 out of 5]

#English Grammar books and me -- an unending love affair:

What makes this book exceptional, to begin with, is its comprehensive coverage. Azar’s text is exceptionally thorough, covering everything from fundamental grammatical concepts like verb tenses and articles to more complex structures such as passive voice and conditional sentences. The gradual advancement of topics ensures learners build a strong foundation before tackling advanced grammar. Secondly, another standout feature of the book is Azar’s aptitude to explain intricate grammar rules in simple, digestible language. The inclusion of charts and tables further aids understanding, making it an outstanding self-study tool. Each chapter is accompanied by numerous exercises designed to reinforce learning through practice. These range from fill-in-the-blanks to sentence transformations and writing prompts, catering to diverse learning styles. Lastly, unlike many grammar-focused texts, this book emphasizes practical usage in real-life situations. The communicative exercises inspire learners to apply their knowledge in speaking and writing, making it more than just a theoretical guide. We can safely conclude by saying that this tome is ideal for transitional to progressive learners aiming to refine their grammar skills. It is also an invaluable resource for English teachers, offering a wealth of examples and activities for classroom use. For complete beginners, it might be better paired with a simpler preliminary grammar text or additional guidance from an instructor.

[Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

The single most helpful book in my ESL training and grammar teaching repertoire. I first used this in a pedagogical grammar course in grad school and have used it (and several other books in the series) for something like twenty years. While Azar has her detractors, students love the easy-to-consult grammar tables and the plentiful exercises. A more recent edition contains the answer key in the back of the book, which is a particularly useful feature.

[Shi2chi · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are someone who has acquired the language instead of studying it then I absolutely recommend this book to you.
In my case because I wasn't even familiar with the terminology, I wasn't able to just read the tables and the explainations within them, they wouldn't make sense to me. So what I did was resorting to an oldschool tedious method which is looking at the tables and writing the explainations down on paper.

[Hary Mulyadi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bravo! This book is my milestone I confidence with my English, no matter anybody say. This book teach me when I'll enroll magisterial, I read repeatedly this book because I didn't pass the English exam. Until I can reach it and be a magisterial student in Favorite University in Indonesia.

[Dina · Rating 3 out of 5]

The easier book to understand English Grammar.

[Ali Frz · Rating 4 out of 5]

قویا توصیه می کنم

[Ali Zafari · Rating 4 out of 5]

برای تافل فقط از نیمه ی کتاب به بعد به درد می خوره و نیمه ی اول کتاب خیلی مقدماتی و در حد انگلیسیِ دبیرستانه
هر چند کلا اینقدر گرامر واسه رایتینگ تافل لازم نیست به نظرم و رایتینگش رو میشه با دونستن چند تا نکته ی محدودِ گرامری رفع و رجوع کرد
خود کتاب هم خیلی ساده و قابل فهمه و تمرین هم به اندازه ی کافی داره

[Sali-steady-read · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best grammar book ever with brilliant points. I had enjoyed studying it as a student, and now enjoyed teaching it, hope the students feel the same ;)

[Abd Al-Rahman · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very useful book on grammar; it is essential reference for any learner of English language. The illustrations provided in the book further clarify the grammatical rules. I enjoyed reading it doing its exercises.

[Evrodina · Rating 3 out of 5]

good for your english reference.

[Katsumi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have been using this book with Upper Intermediate and Lower Advanced Students for the past 3 years and recommend it to other teachers.

[William Núñez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read & owned. whether you have taken English in the past, this book can help you out to remember the structures of grammar from any level.

[Samane Hatam · Rating 5 out of 5]

از بهترین بخش‌هاش درس‌های آخر بود که توضیح می‌داد کجا باید ویرگول بذاریم و کجا نه. برای رایتینگ و اسپیکینگ خیلی مفیده.

[A. Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

My "ESL/EFL" bible. Azar's as sound as they come.

[Lila Nh · Rating 1 out of 5]

not bad

[zeynab · Rating 5 out of 5]

الان که بعد از مدتها مرورش می کنم می بینم بهتر از این کتاب برای گرامر وجود نداره، واقعا یه دونه اس.

[Nattapan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A​ good​ summary​ of​ Basic​ English​ Grammar.​

[Sharon Goyette · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the textbook we used for our TESL course. We went through it from cover to cover. For a native english speaker who acquired English without really learning the grammar rules, this book is a godsend. I have even used some of the activities in my advanced grammar classes - the students love the format (as do I). Everything is explained so well...it is the most useful (and used) book on my bookshelf. Love it!

[Elaheh · Rating 3 out of 5]

as an English learner and a future English teacher who has been studying English for a very long time, I forgot some of the titles to some grammatical points. I decided to take a look at this book as a review to what I already know and want to be stabilized, so that I can recover the title to some grammatical points that I use unconsciously. I adored the organization and simplicity of this textbook and will suggest to different levels of English language learners.

[itsumoAoi · Rating 5 out of 5]

recommended for teacher, student and anyone who wants to study English structurally...beginners, intermediate and advanced...GRAMMAR ORIENTED...so...better be followed with others focusing on the conversation

[Salim Dudayev]

it;s my fAbarit

[Mohamud]

i am think well

[Avinash · Rating 4 out of 5]

nice book,,

[Venny · Rating 5 out of 5]

good

[Deryl Achieng · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the book