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Problem/Solution: A Reference for ESL Writers (College ESL)

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I've made this a required reference book for some of my ESL writing classes for advanced graduate students. It is a collection of problems (mostly with grammar) that non-native speakers encounter when writing. Multiple solutions to the problem are given for each entry. This book uses a lot of vocabulary that is common to writing handbooks and grammar texts, so it might not be appropriate for beginning writers. It's also to be used as reference, rather than a textbook or a general writing guide. If you are looking for something to keep nearby as you write to answer questions about grammar in writing, this is a perfect book for you.

Problem/Solution: A Reference for ESL Writers (College ESL)

This must be one of the clearest grammar books I've seen. Since the authors are writing for non-native speakers, their language is very coherent and so are the examples. In just few words and examples they are able to describe concepts that would take whole paragraphs in other books.

Amazon has "Click to Look Inside" feature available for this book so you can actually preview several pages. Try it for yourself, see if you like the format and writing.