Advanced Writing Practice in Written English

Author: Robin Macpherson Macpherson
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book is the sister volume to "Fundamental Training for Written English." The author has conducted in-depth research on the problems foreigners encounter in English writing. The author believes that to improve English writing skills, foreigners must understand the intricate structural features of English at the level of English idioms and appreciate the numerous subtle differences within them. This book provides numerous examples and detailed explanations on word class selection, commonly problematic special terms, selected structural features, writing style, syntax and clarity, rhetorical characteristics, as well as articles and punctuation. It also includes a large number of targeted exercises. This book is suitable for teachers, students, translators, professional writers, teacher training programs, and individuals preparing for advanced English certification exams. Due to its unique teaching approach and rich