English Writing Rhetoric (Student Book) with one CD-ROM

Author: Chen Shupeng, Mao Liqun, and Chen Hailong, Editors
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: This book covers all aspects of written English writing: text formatting, word selection techniques, sentence writing, paragraph development, text structure, English rhetoric, English genres, cross-cultural writing, applied writing, tone and style, etc. It also specifically discusses test-taking writing, providing highly useful knowledge for improving writing skills. For learners, there are many aspects that attract them to this book, such as multimedia presentation, task-based learning models that combine knowledge acquisition with hands-on practice, an understanding of the fundamental characteristics of the English language, reflections on English thinking patterns, the impact of cross-cultural communication on writing, and a series of knowledge to avoid "Chinese English," such as word choice, sentence structure, paragraph and text structure, logical thinking, appropriate rhetoric, and so on. These are not all listed here, but it is believed that learners will understand them intuitively during the learning process. For teachers using this textbook, this book undoubtedly not only alleviates the pressure of writing instruction but also truly enhances the effectiveness of writing teaching. It has been proven that classes that have tried this book have performed well on writing tests. The theory of "listening and speaking first" has been around for a long time. Unfortunately, everyone criticizes China's English education as "silent foreign language education," so it is necessary to develop language skills comprehensively. Listening is one thing, but speaking must also be understood; reading is one thing, but writing must also be understood. Language skills (including cross-cultural communication skills) are indispensable. This book systematically analyzes common difficulties in English writing for Chinese students and provides corresponding solutions. It is said that writing textbooks is a thankless task, but writing more textbooks suitable for Chinese students and solving their foreign language learning difficulties is the hope of many senior figures in the foreign language field. This book has been funded by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission's research project and is strongly supported by Fudan University Press, a prestigious academic publisher. In the current lack of similar textbooks, this multimedia English writing textbook, with its wholehearted original creation, is bound to play a good educational role and social benefits. In short, this book is both knowledge-based and practical in form and content, and it is believed that it will become a valuable guide and companion for teachers, students, and self-taught enthusiasts of English.