New Charm English Grammar

Author: Hu Min, Hao Fuhé
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: The charm of this book lies first and foremost in the beauty of its example sentences, both in language and in artistic conception. It breaks away from the rigid and arid style of traditional Japanese-style calligraphy, making grammar learning an enjoyable and uplifting experience. Each example sentence in the book is first captivating and moving to the compilers, either inspiring life, motivating progress, enlightening wisdom, or elucidating principles—it is the best example of grammar rules. The charm of this book also lies in the simplicity and accessibility of its explanations. It weaves syntax as the warp and morphology as the weft, starting from a practical perspective, focusing on exploring various common grammatical phenomena in English, and presenting them in a clear, concise, and targeted manner, making it suitable for learners of all levels. For grammar points that readers commonly find confusing, the book strives to provide clear and definitive explanations.
Exposure and practice are essential; one should not merely memorize rules. Grammar learning should be a process that begins with intuition and then moves to rationality—it cannot be the other way around. The induction of grammar rules and the summarization of grammatical phenomena are all based on extensive exposure to the language. Be diligent in thinking and focused in memorization; memorize classic example sentences. "Learning without thinking is lost; thinking without learning is perilous." This is especially true for grammar learning. Thinking enables one to fully grasp various rules and understand one thing by knowing another. A broad knowledge and strong memory are prerequisites for applying rules flexibly and skillfully. Rules must be memorized, but classic sentences require even more focused attention. Mastering expression habits and cultivating English thinking are key to achieving both immediate and long-term goals.
The overall characteristics of English expression can be summarized as: emphasizing external formal structures while focusing on internal linguistic logic. The diversity of rules for singular and plural nouns, articles, verbs, tenses, prepositions, conjunctions, and clauses illustrates the former, while the widespread presence of passive voice, present participles, past participles, and subjunctive mood confirms the latter. These grammatical categories are both key parts of grammar and weak points for learners. Therefore, grammar should be approached from the perspective of respecting habits and grasping thinking. This book places special emphasis on grammatical phenomena that vividly reflect English expression habits and linguistic thinking.