The Most Common Mistakes in English Usage

The Most Common Mistakes in English Usage
Author: Dr. Thomas Elliott Berry
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2017-07-31
Genre: History
ISBN: 1787207803

This book analyzes the errors most commonly made in spoken and written English and presents them in a systematic, down-to-earth manner. It does not dictate grammar to the reader; rather, it presents the guidelines for English usage currently being observed by the most competent and careful speakers and writers. The most troublesome words and phrases—as well as grammatical terms—are listed alphabetically within 18 subject areas to enable the reader to check quickly on questions of usage. In each case, illustrative examples are given, and the guiding principle is stated for the reader to follow in avoiding the mistake and others similar to it. An extensive index for additional ease of reference helps make this book a handy tool for the modern reader who realizes that mere knowledge is no longer sufficient—that one must be able to express his knowledge clearly, forcefully, and correctly.

Common English Mistakes

Common English Mistakes
Author: Lee Kian Seng
Publisher: Pelangi ePublishing Sdn Bhd
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2015-06-29
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9674314717

Common English Mistakes is an ideal book for both students and the public at large to improve their grasp of the English language by avoiding the usual mistakes specified in this book. Each section is clearly explained in simple language with sufficient examples to help students improve their mastery of the English language. Moreover, the chapter on pronunciation will help learners to pronounce complicated words properly, as well as learn the differences in pronunciation between British and American English. This book has been formulated in such a way that it will aid its readers in polishing up their written as well as spoken English and enhance their confidence in day-to-day interactions, presentations and communication as a whole.

Common Mistakes in English

Common Mistakes in English
Author: Timothy J. Fitikides
Publisher: Addison Wesley Longman ELT Division (a Pearson Education Company)
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2000-01-01
Genre: English language
ISBN: 9780582344587

Common Mistakes in English takes more than 550 examples of typical errors (for example, words that are often confused, misused, or used with the wrong preposition) and offers a correct version and an explanation that will help students avoid making that mistake themselves. An invaluable book for students who are keen to ́get it right ́ every time.

Common Mistakes in English

Common Mistakes in English
Author: T. J. Fitikides
Publisher: Orient Blackswan
Total Pages: 218
Release: 1989
Genre: English language
ISBN: 9788125015840

This Book Meets The Requirements Of Students Whose Mother Tongue Is Not English. It Corrects The Common Mistakes That Foreign Speakers Of English Are Liable To Make.

Most Common Mistakes in English

Most Common Mistakes in English
Author: Jakub Marian
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: English language
ISBN: 9781502304636

Did you know that the plural of "sheep" is "sheep" (not "sheeps")? Some mistakes in English are incredibly common, even among advanced learners: irregular plurals, using "have done" instead of "did", incorrect prepositions ("arrive to" instead of "arrive at"), placing commas where they shouldn't be and omitting them when they are necessary... This book will teach you how to avoid some of the most common grammar and vocabulary mistakes English learners make. If you are interested in the most common pronunciation mistakes, the author of the book has written a separate book on the topic entitled Improve your English pronunciation and learn over 500 commonly mispronounced words.

Common Errors in English Usage

Common Errors in English Usage
Author: Paul Brians
Publisher: Franklin, Beedle & Associates, Inc.
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2003
Genre: English language
ISBN: 1887902899

Online version of Common Errors in English Usage written by Paul Brians.

Most Common Mistakes by Non-Native Speakers of English

Most Common Mistakes by Non-Native Speakers of English
Author: Sergiy Zatsarynnyy
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2014-06-12
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1628577258

Want to know the difference between 'cause' and 'reason'? Not sure when to write 'according' and when 'accordingly'? Confused about the correct usage of the gerund? This book is a compilation of the "Polishing Up English" newsletters I have been sending for over six years to employees whose native language is not English. In these newsletters, I cover common language issues for business people. Based on personal experience, I came to understand that most of the mistakes non-native speakers of English make are shared, and are encountered across the board, rather than being unique and strictly personal. Some mistakes appear more often than others. Examples of most frequent mistakes are analyzed and included. These mistakes also occur in contexts common to most areas of human interaction, such as small talk, in-office conversation, business correspondence, IT, and similar communication. This book features simpler chapters for beginners, Pronunciation and Punctuation. Followed by chapters for intermediate learners of English, such as Words and Phrases. Advanced users of English can use the Style and Quiz chapters to test their understanding of the language. This makes the book ideal for any non-native speaker of English, who proactively uses English on a daily basis for communicating with various English speakers both in written form and orally. Using this book will give you a unique opportunity to cut the list of possible mistakes you may make to a minimum.

English Exposed

English Exposed
Author: Steve Hart
Publisher: Hong Kong University Press
Total Pages: 229
Release: 2017-03-01
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9888390759

Having analysed the most common English errors made in over 600 academic papers written by Chinese undergraduates, postgraduates, and researchers, Steve Hart has written an essential, practical guide specifically for the native Chinese speaker on how to write good academic English. English Exposed: Common Mistakes Made by Chinese Speakers is divided into three main sections. The first section examines errors made with verbs, nouns, prepositions, and other grammatical classes of words. The second section focuses on problems of word choice. In addition to helping the reader find the right word, it provides instruction for selecting the right style too. The third section covers a variety of other areas essential for the academic writer, such as using punctuation, adding appropriate references, referring to tables and figures, and selecting among various English date and time phrases. Using English Exposed will allow a writer to produce material where content and ideas—not language mistakes—speak the loudest.

200 English Grammar Mistakes!

200 English Grammar Mistakes!
Author: Melony Jacbos
Publisher: Personal Development Publishing
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2020-02-11
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9781989777398

Do you constantly struggle with making simple, yet confusing grammatical errors in your writing? If so, then keep reading... If you're like most of us, accidentally making grammatical errors - big and small - in our writing is inevitable. Whether it be in an academic piece of writing, or a simple little text message to your friend, making grammatical errors can be embarrassing and make your writing feel rushed and done with little to no care at all. With countless guides on how to properly write and speak, finding books that focus predominantly on common English grammar errors are few and far between. So, that's why we decided to create this book focused strictly on common English grammar errors, how to fix them and how to never make them again. In Common English Grammar Mistakes 101, here is just a fraction of what you can expect: 150+ common English grammar mistakes 3 clearly laid out examples of each common error to better your understanding 3 corrected versions of each error to give you 100% certainty 2 - 3 multiple choice questions with answers per common mistake to test your ability Common mistakes including, but not limited to: punctuation, sentence structure, spelling, formatting, verbs, adjectives and many other English grammar components 1 full chapter devoted to advanced English mistakes to ensure you're an expert by the time you finish the book And so much more... At the end of the day, being able to master English grammar is a skill millions of people struggle with all around the world. I believe being able to identify common errors in writing and apply strategies to fix them with ease should always be the first step to becoming a master of English writing. So, if you want to know every single one of the most common English grammar errors, how to fix them and how to never make them again... Order a copy of this book today! And never make an English grammar mistake again!

Mastering the American Accent with Online Audio

Mastering the American Accent with Online Audio
Author: Lisa Mojsin
Publisher: Barrons Educational Services
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2016-09-15
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1438008104

Mastering the American Accent is an easy-to-follow approach for reducing the accent of non-native speakers of English. Well-sequenced lessons in the book correspond over eight hours of audio files covering the entire text. The audio program provides clear models (both male and female) to help coach a standard American accent. The program is designed to help users speak Standard American English with clarity, confidence, and accuracy. The many exercises in the book concentrate on topics such as vowel sounds, problematic consonants such as V, W, TH, the American R and T and others. Correct lip and tongue positions for all sounds are discussed in detail. Beyond the production of sounds, the program provides detailed instruction in prosodic elements such as syllable stress, emphasis, intonation, linking words for smoother speech flow, common word contractions, and much more. Additional topics that often confuse ESL students are also discussed and explained. They include distinguishing between casual and formal speech, homophones (e.g., they're and there), recognizing words with silent letters (e.g., comb, receipt), and avoiding embarrassing pronunciation mistakes, such as mixing up "pull" and "pool." Students are familiarized with many irregular English spelling rules and exceptions, and are shown how such irregularities can contribute to pronunciation errors. A native language guide references problematic accent issues for 13 different language backgrounds. Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.