How to Write Better English (Penguin Writers' Guides) - Softcover

Allen, Robert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0141016760 ISBN 13: 9780141016764

Publisher: Penguin, 2005

Synopsis

The Penguin Writers' Guides series provides authoritative, succinct and easy-to-follow guidance on specific aspects of written English. Whether you need to brush up your skills or get to grips with something for the first time, these invaluable Guides will help you find the best way to get your message across clearly and effectively.

This essential guide covers the key rules - and pitfalls - of written and spoken grammar. It covers such areas as: the building blocks of language, common errors and misconceptions, choosing the right level of expression, differences between British and American English, and political correctness. It also discusses various uses of language, from creative writing, CVs and reports to verbal presentations, and business and personal letters, with many useful suggestions for accurate and fluent English.

About this title

About the Author:

Robert Allen is the former editor of the Oxford Concise English Dictionary and consultant editor for all Penguin English Dictionaries.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0141016760
• ISBN 13: 9780141016764
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 336