Most Common Mistakes By Non Native Speakers Of English

Author : Sergiy Zatsarynnyy
Publisher : Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-12
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781628577259

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Most Common Mistakes by Non-Native Speakers of English by Sergiy Zatsarynnyy Pdf

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.

Author : William Safire
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2004-06-02
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0743258126

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No Uncertain Terms by William Safire Pdf

Examines and provides comments on language trends while tracing the origins of timely words and phrases that discuss such topics as technology, entertainment, and everyday life.

Author : Dr. Thomas Elliott Berry
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781787207806

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The Most Common Mistakes in English Usage by Dr. Thomas Elliott Berry Pdf

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.

Author : Thomas Elliott Berry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1258330091

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The Most Common Mistakes In English Usage by Thomas Elliott Berry Pdf

Author : Paul Brians
Publisher : Franklin, Beedle & Associates, Inc.
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : English language
ISBN : 9781887902892

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Common Errors in English Usage by Paul Brians Pdf

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

Author : Elizabeth Walter,Kate Woodford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : English language
ISBN : OCLC:1341826968

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Collins Common Errors in English by Elizabeth Walter,Kate Woodford Pdf

Focussing on the most common errors in English, this book is the easiest way to improve your everyday language skills. Using simple explanations and corpus examples, it uses a thematic approach to steer learners away from the most common pitfalls in English. This invaluable guide is suitable for learners of English wishing to improve their accuracy and avoid the most basic mistakes. The book offers help with Spelling and Punctuation, and covers the major parts of speech in depth. It offers clear guidance on word choice and confusable words. A comprehensive exercise section also reinforces the key points for each thematic section. What's more, its clear, thematic layout makes information easy to find and understand. Suitable for learners of English with a pre-intermediate to intermediate level of English (A2-B2), but who want to improve their accuracy by overcoming the most common mistakes made by non-native speakers of English.

Author : Craig Storti
Publisher : Chambers
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2022-10-13
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781529396898

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Sorry, No English by Craig Storti Pdf

Have you ever struggled to communicate with a limited-English speaker? Have you been frustrated by unsuccessful interactions with non-native English speakers? Did you know there is a simple solution to improve cross-cultural communication in English? What most of us native speakers overlook in these situations is that the problem here may not be the limited English of the other person; it could be our English. And while we certainly can't do anything about the former, we can do a great deal about the latter. This short book gives 50 practical tools to help you become aware of and adapt your own language to completely transform exchanges with limited-English speakers and greatly increase the chances of a satisfying outcome for both you and the limited-English speaker you're trying to help or serve. And the good news is: it is not that difficult and it is entirely in the hands of the native speaker. Craig Storti is a nationally known figure with over 30 years of experience in the field of intercultural communications and cross-cultural adaptation, and the author of several standard works, including Culture Matters, a cross-cultural workbook used by the U. S. government in over 90 countries. He has successfully led workshops on cultural diversity for Fortune 500 companies, hotels such as Marriott, diplomats, civil servants, and foreign aid workers. But it was his 90-minute segments on common mistakes native speakers make when talking to limited-English speakers and how participants could improve interactions that became the most popular and useful aspect of his training. This much-needed book is ideal for anyone working in a public-facing job from government to hospitality, health care, international organizations, human resources, cross-cultural and diversity training, English as a second language teaching, foreign aid, or those with a love of language, culture and communication.

Author : Andrea DeCapua
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2008-01-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780387763316

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Grammar for Teachers by Andrea DeCapua Pdf

The purpose of Grammar for Teachers is to encourage readers to develop a solid understanding of the use and function of grammatical structures in American English. It approaches grammar from a descriptive rather than a prescriptive approach; however, throughout the book differences between formal and informal language, and spoken and written English are discussed. The book avoids jargon or excessive use of technical terminology. It makes the study of grammar interesting and relevant by presenting grammar in context and by using authentic material from a wide variety of sources.

Author : Adrian Wallwork
Publisher : Springer
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2018-01-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783319709819

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Top 50 Vocabulary Mistakes by Adrian Wallwork Pdf

Whatever your mother tongue, you are likely to have encountered difficulties with most of the 50 vocabulary items in this book. Each chapter contains: Examples of typical mistakes. Examples of correct usage. Rules / explanations. A short exercise where you can immediately practise what you have learned. Additional exercises (including false friends) By completing the exercises in this book, you should be able to eliminate some of the most common vocabulary mistakes that non-native speakers of English tend to make. Easy English! is a series of books to help you learn and revise your English with minimal effort. You can improve your English by reading texts in English that you might well normally read in your own language e.g. jokes, personality tests, lateral thinking games, wordsearches. doing short exercises to improve specific areas grammar and vocabulary, i.e. the areas that tend to lead to the most mistakes - the aim is just to focus on what you really need rather than overwhelming yourself with a mass of rules, many of which may have no practical daily value Other books in the Easy English!series include: Wordsearches: Widen Your Vocabulary in English Test Your Personality: Have Fun and Learn Useful Phrases Word games, Riddles and Logic Tests: Tax Your Brain and Boost Your English Top 50 Grammar Mistakes: How to Avoid Them Top 50 Vocabulary Mistakes: How to Avoid Them

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Presses univ. de Louvain
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Corpora (Linguistics)
ISBN : 2874631434

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The international corpus of learner English by Anonim Pdf

Manual to accompany the CD-ROM or online resource containing Version 2 of the ICLE. The ICLE is the computerized databank of the Centre for English Corpus Linguistics at the Université catholique de Louvain. The Centre focuses on the development and use of learner corpora (electronic collections of authentic foreign language data). The ICLE is the result of over ten years of collaborative activity between a number of universities internationally. It contains over 3 million words of writing by learners of English from 21 different mother tongue backgrounds. The writing in the corpus has been contributed by advanced learners of English as a foreign language and is made up of 21 distinct sub-corpora, each containing one language variety (E2French, E2German, E2Swedish etc).

Author : Jakub Marian
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : English language
ISBN : 1502304635

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Most Common Mistakes in English by Jakub Marian Pdf

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.

Author : Zdena Kráľová,Katarína Nemčoková,Juraj Datko
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781527574885

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Foreign Language Pronunciation, from Theory to Practice by Zdena Kráľová,Katarína Nemčoková,Juraj Datko Pdf

This book comprehensively deals with foreign language pronunciation. It considers several essential issues, including the relationship between native and foreign language pronunciations, the problems of non-native learners when learning foreign language pronunciation and the factors that can positively or negatively affect its learning. The book analyses foreign language pronunciation from both the linguistic and pedagogical points of view. It will thus appeal to all foreign language learners, teachers, linguists, and methodologists.

Author : Hilary Glasman-deal
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781786348340

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Science Research Writing: For Native And Non-native Speakers Of English (Second Edition) by Hilary Glasman-deal Pdf

This book enables STEMM researchers to write effective papers for publication as well as other research-related texts such as a doctoral thesis, technical report, or conference abstract.Science Research Writing uses a reverse-engineering approach to writing developed from extensive work with STEMM researchers at Imperial College London. This approach unpacks current models of STEMM research writing and helps writers to generate the writing tools needed to operate those models effectively in their own field. The reverse-engineering approach also ensures that writers develop future-proof strategies that will evolve alongside the coming changes in research communication platforms.The Second Edition has been extensively revised and updated to represent current practice and focuses on the writing needs of both early-stage doctoral STEMM researchers and experienced professional researchers at the highest level, whether or not they are native speakers of English. The book retains the practical, user-friendly format of the First Edition, and now contains seven units that deal separately with the components of written STEMM research communication: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Abstract and Title, as well as extensive FAQ responses and a new Checklist and Tips section. Each unit analyses extracts from recent published STEMM journal papers to enable researchers to discover not only what to write, but, crucially, how to write it.The global nature of science research requires fast, accurate communication of highly complex information that can be understood by all participants. Like the First Edition, the Second Edition is intended as a fast, do-it-yourself guide to make both the process and the product of STEMM research writing more effective.Related Link(s)

Author : Dana R. Ferris,John S. Hedgcock
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781136696640

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Teaching L2 Composition by Dana R. Ferris,John S. Hedgcock Pdf

This popular, comprehensive theory-to-practice text is designed to help teachers understand the task of writing, L2 writers, the different pedagogical models used in current composition teaching, and reading–writing connections. Moving from general themes to specific pedagogical concerns, it includes practice-oriented chapters on the role of genre, task construction, course and lesson design, writing assessment, feedback, error treatment, and classroom language (grammar, vocabulary, style) instruction. Although all topics are firmly grounded in relevant research, a distinguishing feature of the text is the array of hands-on, practical examples, materials, and tasks that pre- and in-service teachers can use to develop the complex skills involved in teaching second language writing. Each chapter includes Questions for Reflection, Further Reading and Resources, Reflection and Review, and Application Activities. An ideal text for L2 teacher preparation courses, courses that include both L1 and L2 students, and workshops for instructors of L2 writers in academic (secondary and postsecondary) settings, the accessible synthesis of theory and research enables readers to see the relevance of the field’s knowledge base to their own present or future classroom settings and student writers.

Author : Joseph Madappally
Publisher : Orient Blackswan
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2004-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8125026428

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Write Better, Speak Better by Joseph Madappally Pdf

This is a compilation of common errors in English among Indian users and, as mentioned above, is a selection and adaptation of the column which the author had serialised in Career Deepika. The entries are done according to alphabetical order, with the main word of common error given in bold. The entries highlight the right sentence and the corresponding wrong use. Brief grammatical explanations are also given alongside to educate the reader on why one is right and the other is wrong. Sometimes, more examples are provided. Grammatical classes are marked out in groups, for instance, prepositions, articles, adverbs and so on. Since the arrangement is alphabetical, the book would be more useful as a ready reckoner than a book for reading from end to end. Explanations are kept to the minimum and so need not tire the reader who just would like to know what is right and what is wrong. Therefore the book can be considered an useful addition to any learner s ready reference.