New First Aid in English
2nd Edition
Published on 30. April 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-0-340-88287-0 (ISBN)
Description
Achieve the best possible standard with this landmark book of traditional practice and guidance. First Aid in English provides all the help and support needed for learning and practising English. It offers a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the English language including idiom, everyday usage and formal syntax. It is suitable for both native English speakers and students of English as a second language and can be used in class or as a reference and revision book. - Develops a strong basis of understanding with core topics such as vocabulary, spelling and syntax covered in clear and accessible language - Improves student's ability to use language effectively through a wide range of exercises and tests - Reflects its international readership with updated terms and information that are suitable and accesisble for students around the world
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Learning
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Black and white line
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 190 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
326 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-88287-0 (9780340882870)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Angus Maciver
New First Aid in English Revised
Book
01/1986
Hodder Gibson
€24.95
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Person
Angus Maciver
Content
The English Language Parts of Speech Number Gender Families Traditional Homes Names Group Terms or Collections Similes Occupations Places Receptacles Sounds and Motions Sounds Made by Objects Classification Gradation Association Analogies It Makes You Think Absurdities Abbreviations Antonyms Synonyms Homonyms and Homophones Verbs Adjectives Adverbs Word Building: Nouns (formation of) Adjectives (formation of) Verbs (formation of) Adverbs (formation of) Compound Words (formation of) Concord Pronouns Conjunctions Prepositions Correction of Sentences The Right Word in the Right Place Addition of Clauses Replacement Sentences: Simple to Complex Complex to Simple Alphabetical Order Apostrophes Capital Letters Punctuation Diminutives Small Quantities For Reference Proverbs Colloquialisms General Colloquial Expressions Popular Phrases Doubles Colours Our Five Senses Derivations: Roots Prefixes Suffixes General Knowledge Fastenings Useful Information: Various Countries - The Peoples - Their Language Origin of Certain Place Names Various Countries and their Capitals Currencies of Various Countries The Wonders of the World Science Vocabulary Spelling Lists General Tests Tests in Comprehension Standard English Pronunciation Spelling Guide Phrasal Verbs