Simon Primary English Grammar

Author: Liu Bing Translated
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Publish Date: 1998-06-01
Features: This series of grammar books represents a breakthrough in traditional English teaching in China, establishing a new concept of grammar instruction for the English teaching community. While explaining the forms, meanings, and usages of English grammar, this series also incorporates a wealth of exercises to systematically present grammatical phenomena. It is highly practical and operational. The teaching method is vivid, and the exercises are diverse, focusing not only on the study of linguistic forms but also on the expression of ideas. In other words, it develops students' reading and comprehension skills while also teaching them the accuracy and standardization of language in communication. Basic English Grammar is an invaluable textbook for students learning English as a second or foreign language. Its grammar-centered design emphasizes the improvement of various language skills, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It serves as both a reference book and an exercise manual. Unlike traditional methods, it minimizes theory and emphasizes practice. Concisely summarizing the forms, meanings, and usages of basic English sentence structures, it provides students with ample communicative practice through a wide range of exercises. Thus, while the book is entirely about grammar, it actually focuses on improving all language skills, which is why it became a bestseller in the U.S. Compared to the original English edition, this edition adds a significant amount of content, aiming to help beginners and intermediate learners build a solid foundation for core English grammar (e.g., the usage of be and have, various verb tenses, the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives and adverbs, and the usage of modal verbs). Each chapter includes new supplementary exercises and review questions, many of which are communicative dialogues centered around the students. For example, when learning the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives and adverbs, students are asked to compare differences in the images after viewing them. Some comparisons involve the size of balls, the ages of children, the heights of women, the strength of men, the cost of transportation, while others compare exam scores or the degree of interest in books. The study of verbs is even more engaging. Students use various tenses to describe scenarios, unleashing their creativity while unconsciously constructing basic English sentence structures in their minds, thereby developing the habit of thinking in English. In summary, while learners using this book will not find traditional grammar books tedious due to the demand for rote memorization of rules, they will also engage in short discussions on different issues while mastering core English grammar in a communicative practice centered around themselves, making learning an enjoyable experience.