The right and wrong of English

Author: Shen Ande
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: This book consists of six chapters, but we particularly emphasize the section on Chinese English. Due to the influence of Chinese vocabulary and grammar, the typical errors that Chinese people find difficult to overcome are Chinese English. Often, sentences that appear grammatically correct and understandable to Chinese people may be confusing to native English speakers. Reading more, listening more, speaking more, and writing more are just the basics of learning English. If the method is incorrect, not only will the effort be doubled, but even if the English is grammatically correct, it may still be Chinese English, not conforming to English norms or habits. This book compiles the typical errors commonly made by Chinese people when speaking and writing English, categorizing them into five major types of errors: Chinese English, syntax, morphology, word choice, and idioms, for systematic analysis. The book first lists Chinese sentences, followed by correct and incorrect English examples, providing detailed explanations of why something is right or wrong. Through these error analyses, the book identifies the obstacles in learning English for readers. Additionally, it offers exercises for self-assessment, helping readers accurately grasp the grammatical features of English and break through the bottlenecks in learning English, enabling them to express themselves with ease.