Understanding Spelling is a practical guide to spelling, one aspect of English that baffles learners and even the native speakers themselves. The book is systematic in approach, gives clear explanations of the rules and exceptions and covers both British and American spelling conventions.
It includes a list of words that tend to get confused, with an analysis of their distinctions in use and meaning, as well as a comprehensive list of words that cause spelling problems.
Features of Understanding Spelling:
- Comprehensive and up-to-date
- Numerous handy hints on usage
- Invaluable for vocabulary building
- British and American spelling conventions
- Clear explanations of the rules and exceptions
- Extensive exercises for self-testing
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Answer keys
This book is written by the same author who co-wrote First English Grammar for Learners and English Grammar for Students. Anne Seaton is an Oxford graduate in Classics and a former senior editor with W & R Chambers of Edinburgh. She has contributed to Chambers 21st Century Dictionary, Encarta World English Dictionary and New Penguin English Dictionary.
There are no teacher's guides nor workbooks for Understanding Spelling. There is a DO IT YOURSELF spelling exercise at the end of each session.
Please note that British spellings and terms are used.
