Useful Books for Learning English

Useful Books for Learning English

The following are books useful for learning English.  Most are available in the library.  However, as is pointed out in the “Handbook of Technical Writing,” “…the best source for learning correct usage of English structures for ESL writers comes from general reading, not from textbooks.”

Handbook of Technical Writing, Tenth Edition – Alred, Brusaw, Oliu

Call #:  808.0666 ALRED 2012

Book Description

Release date: November 22, 2011 | ISBN-10: 1250004411 | ISBN-13: 978-1250004413 |

Now in its tenth edition, this classic book remains the complete technical-writing reference for students and professionals alike. Alphabetically organized and easy-to-use, its nearly 400 entries provide guidance for writing all the most common types of professional documents and correspondence, including reports, proposals, manuals, memos, and white papers. Abundant real-world sample documents and visuals throughout the book demonstrate effective technical communication, reflecting current practices for formatting documents and using email. In addition, advice for organizing, researching, writing, and revising complements thorough treatment of grammar, usage, style, and punctuation to provide comprehensive help with writing skills.

Basic English Grammar, Third Edition – Betty Schrampter Azar 

Call # 428.24 AZAR 2006

Book Description

Publication Date: July 28, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0131849379 | ISBN-13: 978-0131849372

Blending communicative and interactive approaches with tried-and-true grammar teaching, Basic English Grammar, Third Edition, by Betty Schrampfer Azar and Stacy A. Hagen, offers concise, accurate, level-appropriate grammar information with an abundance of exercises, contexts, and classroom activities.

Fundamentals of English Grammar (4^th Edition) - Betty Schrampter Azar

Call # 428.24 AZAR

Book Description

Publication Date: January 31, 2011 | ISBN-10: 0137071698 | ISBN-13: 978-0137071692  

A classic developmental skills text for lower-intermediate and intermediate English language learners, Fundamentals of English Grammar is a comprehensive reference grammar as well as a stimulating and teachable classroom text.

Understanding and Using English Grammar (4^th Edition) - Betty Schrampter Azar

Call # 428.24 AZAR 2009

Book Description

Publication Date: February 23, 2009 | ISBN-10: 0132333317 | ISBN-13: 978-0132333313 | Edition: 4 

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.

NOTE:  “The Azar books constitute a series of grammar texts that begin with fundamental structures and progress to more complex structures.  The first book contains fundamental structures; the second contains intermediate structures; and the third contains the most complex structures.” – Handbook of Technical Writing

How English Works: A Grammar Handbook with Readings – Ann Raimes

Book Description

Publication Date: July 13, 1998 | ISBN-10: 052165758X | ISBN-13: 978-0521657587

This book uses readings from newspapers, works of non-fiction, and college textbooks to illustrate the use of target structures. The Student's Book provides clear presentations of the basic principles of 27 important areas of English grammar, through a wide variety of exercises and tasks for writing and editing. It engages students with topics that range from artificial intelligence and laptop computers to the environment and economics. This important grammar text provides a real-world context that allows students to see how the English language really "works."