Title : What You Need to Know About English
British & American English
ISBN : 981 4107 83 2
Specifications : 210 x 150 mm, 218 pages
Target Readers : Adult learners and language teachers
Published Price : Upon Request
 
About the Book
This book deals with the main differences between British and Amercian English in vocabulary and spelling, as well as important differences in grammar, pronunciation and punctuation. It is designed to help learners of English throughout the world understand the differences so that whichever variety they choose to speak and write, they can be confident that they are doing so correctly.
 
Features
• In alphabetical order
• Clear explanations supported by numerous examples
• Useful language notes
• Exercises and answer key
     
Author/Compiler : George Davidson is a graduate in French and General Linguistics of the University of Edinburgh. He has taught French and linguistics at secondary and college levels, and has carried out research into the linguistics of the Indo-European languages. He is a former senior editor with W & R Chambers of Edinburgh, and is the author of three books on English grammar, usage and spelling. His main areas of interest are grammar and punctuation.
 
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