The English Language: A User's Guide First Edition

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Updated and expanded from one of the most popular grammar sites on the web, this book provides a modern guide to English usage for the 21st century. With topics arranged alphabetically and written in an enjoyable and readable tone, The English Language: A User’s Guide will help students and writers understand the nature of the language, explaining the 'why' of the rules as well as what constitutes good grammar and style. Going beyond the prescriptive wrong /right examples, Jack Lynch includes examples of weak/strong, good/better, disputed/preferred, and informal/formal usage.

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Anyone who spends time at all reading or writing, whether for purpose or pleasure, will delight in The English Language: A Users Guide. Lynch s book is not just informative and gracefully written but also it s downright fun to read. I learned more in ten minutes grazing Lynch s book than I would have in an hour plodding through just about any other writers guide, plus I found myself laughing out loud in the process! It s a pleasure to recommend this wonderful book. --James Lake, Louisiana State University

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Updated and expanded from one of the most popular grammar sites on the web, this book provides a modern guide to English usage for the 21st century. With topics arranged alphabetically and written in an enjoyable and readable tone, The English Language: A User’s Guide will help students and writers understand the nature of the language, explaining the “why” of the rules as well as what constitutes good grammar and style. Going beyond the prescriptive wrong /right examples, Jack Lynch includes examples of weak/strong, good/better, disputed/preferred, and informal/formal usage.

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? Introductory Essay

? Using This Guide

? A Guide to Citation

? Additional Reading

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Focus; First edition (December 1, 2007)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1585101850
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1585101856
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.51 x 9 inches

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christina

If you're a note taker - you'll love this.

Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2021

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While many of my friends write notes on their computer, I still prefer writing notes down on paper. To conserve paper, this was a great option! I also bought additional color pens - who doesn't like color coding right? :)
I love it.

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David Kirk

You Need This Book -- We All Do

Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2009

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That you're reading this review at all is proof, not just that you need (and will enjoy) this book, but that you appreciate the importance of language. You may already have a stack of books on language, yet you're still looking. That was my struggle too. After reading any of the other books for 10 minutes, I was ready to do something else; English can be boring. Those other books of mine have good information, but the effort to dig it out and find relevance is work. Enter Jack Lynch's book! :) Immediate improvement.

Where other books seem to be written by grammar police, this book is filled with useful and workable information and acknowledges that some aspects of the language aren't worth losing sleep over. The book is fun and I find myself enjoying the author's perspective as much as I do the information presented. Don't get me wrong; this is no quickie book on how to write well, but a thorough text on the subject. Yes, you still need your Strunk and White; having two quality references for comparison is always good, but this book has a permanent space on my desk, whereas my other language reference books are in the book shelf.

What I especially appreciate in reading the book is that it has improved how I think about what I say and write. Language is not just following some rules, but a means to clarify your thoughts to others. The book excels in this and it's not a specific topic within the book, but always just beneath the surface throughout. People pay me to help them get their message across and this book is priceless to me.

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JulesC

BEST book for teachers and anyone who wants to make sure they are speaking and writing English accurately.

Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2014

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I have two of these, one for home and one for work (school teacher). This is the most comprehensive explanation of how formal English is to be used. Jack Lynch has a unique presentation that is clear and precise.

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Stephen Parliament

This is an excellent, concise guide to technical grammar and writing concepts

Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2015

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This is an excellent, concise guide to technical grammar and writing concepts. It is very useful as a teaching tool.
Stephen Parliament
University of Wisconsin -- River Falls and online English instructor, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico.

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Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2016

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Estee

Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2013

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Book was received in great condition. I used it for one of my courses and I do recommend it to any one interested in basic English grammar.

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Should be mandatory reading for all students before graduating.

Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2010

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Great content, great organization, great tone, and extremely helpful for those who still care about writing proficiently and accurately. This will be the best book you buy this year.

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Chris Loxley-Ford

Brilliant master of English

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 19, 2013

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Jack Lynch is one of the order of people who are absolute masters of their profession, and can deliver prodigious quantities of output seemingly effortlessly. This book is an comprehensive reference book on the contextual meaning and use of English words and phrases, particularly in instances when the same word has several nuances or contexts of use, which are clearly explained and with examples of phrases or sentences to support each alternative use. It is not only a good reference book, but also a most enjoyable read for those who love English and want to get more adept at its usage.

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