Swick - English Verbs & Essentials of Grammar for ESL Learners

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English Verbs & Essentials of Grammar for ESL Learners is a practical guide and handbook for the student of English who wants a quick reference on verbs and grammar. The purpose of the book is to present and illustrate the major concepts of the language that are the basis for speaking, understanding, reading, and writing with accuracy. illustrates the formation and function of phrasal verbs, an English concept that is often a mystery to nonnative speakers.

The language used in the examples throughout the book is authentic and contemporary. Verb usage and tenses are summarized in provides a complete list of irregular verbs and the formations they take in the past tense and as past participles. Each appendix serves as a guide to quick answers to the most commonly posed questions about verbs. uses language that is simple and concise, which makes the book practical for English students of any level of proficiency. Students of English will find this a helpful handbook for review or even as an introduction to new concepts.