Grammar for Academic Purposes
- Accuracy and Sentence Structure
Grammar for Academic Purposes is the perfect choice for students who need to improve their writing skills, academic vocabulary and style. This compact course focuses on the grammatical areas that most advanced learners find challenging. It offers clear and detailed explanations and theory, followed by exercises and writing practice
Features at a glance
What makes it special?
In order to apply skills and knowledge effectively, learners need to use grammar accurately and employ a broad range of sentence structures. Grammar for Academic Purposes contains fourteen units, each covering a key grammar and syntax skill. The course focuses on areas that most students find useful, such as Relative clauses, Parallel Structures, Punctuation, Clauses and Sentences, Inversion for Emphasis, Sentence Fragments – to name just a few.
What’s more, the course has tips on the use of linking words, and features a handy list of common mistakes to avoid when writing.
Who is it for?
Grammar for Academic Purposes is suitable for all advanced students who are taking preparatory courses in English, and need to master grammar and syntax in order to write essays or prepare theses. This course will also be very beneficial for anyone who needs to write accurately at work, or anyone taking IELTS, TOEFL or other exams in English.
Blended Learning with MyeLab
For students:
- Diagnostic exercises and practice
- Instant feedback
- Gradebook which helps focus on areas for improvement
For teachers:
- Automatic correction
- eText of the printed book for classroom presentation