Thursday 26 November 2009

Cheap College Books

English grammar and other text books cost a lot of money. If you are a student on a low budget you need to save your cash so buying used is a good option. CheapestTextbooks.com is a site where you can find cheap college textbooks using their price comparison tool.

The purpose of .com is to help you find extremely cheap books. “Don't waste your hard earned money by giving it to the campus bookstore”, they say.
Savings of over 95% off of textbooks by price are possible compared to major online college textbook stores. Books are compared by price and condition with free shipping offers and “dollar off “coupons.

There are three easy steps to search for new and cheap used college books.
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Rare or out of print books can be found and priced in no time. This tool could save you time and money, something most students are short of. Well worth a look.


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Monday 23 November 2009

American Slang

American slang can seem strange or even funny to other groups of people who speak English as their native language, and even more so to foreigners learning it as a second language.

Slang is defined as informal words or expressions that are not standard in a dialect or language. These words are often rude or taboo and tend to develop in groups who use them as an "in" language. Some become popular and spread out into the mainstream and can, over time, gain acceptance as genuine, standard, new words.

Many of the words that British people regard as American slang are in fact old British words that have fallen into disuse in their native country but were in use in America when it was a British colony in the 16th century. The US is a land of immigrants and each group has contributed their slang words, and modified standard English to suit their native pronunciation.

If you are looking for a book on American slang "The Slangman Guide to STREET SPEAK 1" comes highly recommended by people sitting ESL exams. For example, instead of "We are going to have a blast at the party," the rewritten dialog shows "W'r gonna have a blast 'it the pardy!"

It teaches you the words and how to use them. You learn correct grammar, accent and most importantly the context where you are likely to hear it. Your understanding of American culture and daily conversations, especially if you are in the 15-20 age range, will greatly improve with this book and its comical pictures. Listening to radio or watching TV becomes more interesting for learners.

Slang is not the same as jargon. This term applies to the specialized words of an industry or profession and usually involves technical terms. In science for example it is necessary to use very precise terms, and so the common meaning of a word and its usage in a particular science can be different.


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Friday 20 November 2009

American English "thinking" video

A pleasant, lady teacher makes learning American English a pleasure. JenniferESL in this lesson focuses on the differences in meaning when the verb "think" is used in the simple present and present progressive. Level: intermediate.




This video is presented with charm and poise and you find yourself learning and enjoying American English grammar with ease. This is a valuable lesson for keen students who want to learn about the use of "thinking".


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Wednesday 18 November 2009

American English Prepositions Video

Here is another American English video lesson from the delightful teacher, JenniferESL. The subject is location and direction prepositions. There are a great many prepositions in English but this review will be a good starting point for intermediate students wishing to improve their understanding.




Jennifer teaches English in a very pleasant and enjoyable manner. She is very knowledgeable and all her students love her style and voice. Relax and absorb the lesson knowing that you are in good hands.


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Sunday 15 November 2009

English grammar exercise

An English grammar exercise is an important way of building a sound knowledge of this widely spoken language. It is imperative that you present your written communications as correctly as possible, especially in business and professional situations.

An exercise in English grammar can be developed using the typical English grammar test as a means of checking progress. Online English grammar help is widespread. A Google search will pull up plenty and it is necessary to try a few until something that suits you best is discovered. Paid products are usually much better but the online English grammar site has its uses.

English grammar rules are best kept to a minimum, the important thing being to get as much practical work done as possible. Reading a lot will help you absorb grammar naturally with little conscious effort.

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Wednesday 11 November 2009

English grammar conditionals if unless

Part three of JenniferESL's English grammar lessons on conditionals. Here she shows how "if" can be replaced with "unless".




Presented with great poise and charm, this third lesson on English grammar looks at conditional statements with "unless." Level: high intermediate.

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Monday 9 November 2009

English grammar

Conditionals in English Grammar are further expanded in this video by the charming JenniferESL. Substituting when or whenever for if




Jennifer presents her second lesson on conditionals, reviewing and expanding on present factual conditionals, and factual conditionals in the future. Level: intermediate - high intermediate. educational and a pleasure to watch.

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Sunday 8 November 2009

English grammar book

An English grammar book can be an excellent source of basic information on the subject but it is important to read more than just a grammar book to improve your English. Practicing English grammar exercises will help you to learn the rules that will enable you to avoid the embarrassing mistakes that are traps for the unwary.

The best way to learn English grammar is through reading widely and studying the principles behind the language. English has absorbed words and techniques from many tongues and so there are surprises for the unwary.

To try and learn English grammar by rules alone is not wise, so be warned and consult widely. There are many online English grammar sources and you must find the ones whose style suits you the most, especially if you will be sitting a test.

If you need to write English well but haven't the time to study intelligent software is now available with the capacity to greatly enhance your correspondence. Not only does it correct all your mistakes it also offers text enhancement to enrich the quality of your prose.

Give it a try - large numbers of people are using and benefiting from it.


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Saturday 7 November 2009

English grammar conditionals

This video by the delightful lady teacher, JenniferESL, teaches the use of the conditional in English grammar. The condition and the result: "if I see a large insect (condition) I scream (result).




This is the first of several English grammar lessons on conditionals by Jennifer. In this lesson she begins with factual conditionals in the present. Level: intermediate - high intermediate.

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