Azar-Hagen Grammar - (AE) - 5th Edition - Chartbook - Understanding and Using English Grammar: Chartbook a Reference Grammar - Softcover

Azar, Betty; Hagen, Stacy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0134276280 ISBN 13: 9780134276281

Publisher: Pearson Education, 2017

Synopsis

For nearly forty years this title has been the go-to grammar resource for students and teachers alike. Its time-tested approach blends direct grammar instruction with carefully sequenced practice to develop all language skills. It now includes pretests at the start of each chapter, updated grammar charts reflecting current usage and highlighting the differences between written and spoken English, article usage, a variety of high-interest readings, step-by-step writing activities and new essential online resources.

About this title

From the Back Cover

This pack consists of the Understanding and Using English Grammar Student Book (without Answer Key) and Workbook.

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 Fourth Edition more fully develops communicative and interactive language-learning activities. Some of the new features are:

• Innovative warm-up exercises that precede the grammar charts and introduce points to be taught
• Structure-based listening exercises ranging from casual speech to academic content
• Academic readings that highlight the targeted grammar structures
• Greatly expanded speaking practice with extensive pair, group and class work
• Corpus-informed syllabus that reflects the discourse patterns of spoken and written English
• Audio CDs and listening script in the back of the Student Book

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson Education
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0134276280
• ISBN 13: 9780134276281
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 144