Grammar for Smart People (Paperback)

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Product Description

Based on the revolutionary self-study program described by Forbes as "superb," this logically organized, easy-to-use and engagingly written guide is for anyone who wants to speak and write more effectively.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Pocket (September 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671750445
• ISBN-13: 978-0671750442
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #495,239 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review and remember the rules for English grammar, January 27, 2003

By	Justo S. - See all my reviews

Though this book is on grammar, it is not that hard. It tries to make the subject simple, fun, and the most important thing, easy to remember.

You'll need to make a review of some grammar, but the book is self-contained to that purpose, and it gives you all necessary tools for the work. These tools will help you to understand how to write and speak better English, and if they were not enough for you, every "rule" has examples and these examples, in turn, are explained when needed.

The book recognizes English is a changing language, so there are exceptions for some rules, but it shows you the most general exceptions and helps you to decide which road you should take.

Nonnative English speakers, beware: The book has "fun parts" that could be difficult to understand. If you are not an intermediate or advanced speaker of English, better look for another book.

For Spanish speakers:

este es un buen libro para practicar y aprender gramática inglesa, pero está orientado a hablantes nativos del idioma, no a estudiantes. Si no están en un nivel avanzado, otro libro puede ser mejor.

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LOTS OF USEFUL INFORMATION IN JUST A FEW PAGES, June 22, 1998

By	Jeff "JEF" (Titusville, Florida) - See all my reviews

This book took the confusion out of High School English class. Everyone who uses the written English language should invest in this book. It's easy to understand and fun to read.

4.0 out of 5 stars Clear, Concise Overview of Essential Grammar Points, April 24, 2009

By	Eric H. Roth "English teacher/conversationali... (Venice Beach, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As an English teacher who has worked with community college, adult education, high school, and international students, I recommend this thin, practical book.

In less than 200 pages, Grammar for Smart People introduces and reviews the essential grammar points that we should know and sometimes forget. ESL students will also find it clear, direct, and useful. This thin book also contains more real information than many far more expensive, thick, and mandated college textbooks. It's far superior and cheaper than the vastly over-rated Betty Azar series for English language learners or the many other drill and kill textbooks imposed on too many vocational education and community college students.

If you want an affordable, portable, and practical grammar guide, buy this Grammar for Smart People.