Understanding and Using English Grammar. 5th Edition. Student book with Essential Online Resources

Understanding and Using English Grammar is a classic developmental skills text for intermediate to advanced English learners. It combines a grammar-based approach with carefully sequenced practice to promote the development of all language skills. Building on the success of the previous editions, the fifth edition continues to focus on form and meaning while engaging students in meaningful communication about real actions, real things, and their own lives in classroom context. Features of the New Edition Include! - A pre-test at the start of each chapter that enables learners to check what they already know - Updated grammar charts to reflect current usage and highlight differences between written and spoken English - More incremental practice to help learners better grasp concepts - A new chapter on article usage - Thematic exercises and integrated tasks for more contextualized language use - A variety of high interest readings including reviews, articles on current topics, and an engaging series of blogs that focus on student success - Step-by-step writing activities supported by writing tips and pre-writing and editing tasks Essential Online Resources Include! - Student Book audio - Self-assessment - Bonus practice on gerunds and infinitives - Grammar Coach videos - Student Book answer key (in the Teacher Resource Folder) - Access code is valid for 24 months from the date of registration