Fundamentals of English Grammar [Paperback]

Betty Schrampfer Azar (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0132353350 | ISBN-13: 978-0132353359 | Publication Date: January 2007 | Edition: 3

A classic developmental skills text for lower-intermediate to intermediate students of English, Fundamentals of English Grammar is a 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 are: *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 *New appendices for phrasaql verbs and prepositions The program components include the Student Book, Workbook, Chartbook, Teacher's Guide, and Companion Website. See also Fundamentals of English Grammar Interactive (a multimedia CD-ROM).

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A classic developmental skills text for lower-intermediate to intermediate students of English, Fundamentals of English Grammar is a 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 are:

• 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
• New appendices for phrasaql verbs and prepositions

The program components include the Student Book, Workbook, Chartbook, Teacher's Guide, and Companion Website. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: Pearson PTR Interactive; 3 edition (January 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0132353350
• ISBN-13: 978-0132353359
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #70,477 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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57 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great explanations, many exercises, answer key, July 29, 2006

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G. Lee "Learning from the Harmony of Nature" (Los Angeles, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fundamentals of English Grammar (Paperback)

As a teacher of many grade levels and English fluency levels, I found this book very useful. It has perhaps the best explanation I've read on "perfect" tenses. My ESL student couldn't understand why he should use a simple past tense versus a present perfect tense, and this book helped him.

The book features many useful charts on major and minor grammar topics. I find the charts very effective and easy to learn and teach. There are also plenty of exercises in this book, too.

I've used the book with 5th graders, 12th graders, and ESL adults. I highly recommend it. It's very well organized and quick, quick, quick to use in the classroom.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ya either luv it or hate it, March 18, 2006

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The Hungry Reader (Bay Area) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fundamentals of English Grammar (Black), Student Book Full (Without Answer Key), Third Edition (Paperback)

At UC Berkeley, when I first started, several teachers recommended this book to me. I perused it and used it for the next 16 years - when the program was closed. The large number of exercises, the charts that really show how the verbs function (for visual learners), and the oral exercises (for aural learners and reinforcement) were invaluable. Even now, I sometimes refer to it for answers and ideas in specific areas. However, I must say that two teachers with whom I worked, really disliked this book, and never used it. But, 2 out of 28, still puts it pretty high on the list as far as I am concerned. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.
P.S. It is the mid-level book of a 3-book series. The other two are also excellent!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book for teaching English grammars to foreigners..., October 9, 2003

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This review is from: Fundamentals of English Grammar (Black), Student Book Full (Without Answer Key), Third Edition (Paperback)

I think this book is really wonderful. I have been teaching ESL/EFL for about eight years, and I have yet to see a book that is so complete. I teach English in Mexico, where everything the students have ever learned comes on a chart, so the charts are a HUGE help. What I most like about this grammar book is the oral exercises. Since I focus mostly on speaking and listening (due to my student's needs, of course) the students generally love the oral drills. I really recommend this book, especially for the oral practice of the grammar points. Any grammar book gives you boring fill in the blank exercises, but this book goes beyond that.