Fundamentals of English Grammar with Audio CDs and Answer Key (4th Edition)

Betty Azar is the grammar queen! Her grammar books guide English Language Learners step by step as they learn the English grammar system. The fourth edition of Fundamentals includes a CD for listening and pronunciation practice which makes this edition worth the investment even if you have purchased previous editions. The warm-up exercises, which are not found in previous editions, are a valuable addition. Students attempt to "guess" the correct answer before the grammar point is presented, allowing for some inductive learning. The book includes many exercises to help ELLs grasp the presented grammar point.

Azar's grammar books are some of the best I have found out in the ESOL world. These are perfect for high-intermediate to advanced learners of English. Plenty of exercises, easy to understand rules, and the layout is very clear and easy to use. If you need a solid grammar book that contains advanced concepts, look no further. This is the text you need!

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I have used several previous versions of this text and have found it very useful in the past. The latest edition is improved in several areas1. The text examples have been updated to employ 21st century language and the use of modern communication methods (email/ texting vis-a vis letter writing).2. The illustrations are updated and in color.3. The inclusion of meaningful oral exercises are peppered in to reinforce the grammar construct being discussed.I would recommend this to any ESL teacher of adults either as a stand-alone program or the way I use it, to supplement an existing ESL program

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I ave been an ESOL teacher for over 10 years. This is not an easy book but it challenges my advanced students. The author has lower levels with the same contend so you can apply the taught material for every level

After finishing the Azar books:Will you increase your familiarity with grammar concepts? Absolutely. You will be introduced to new structures and you will improve your ability to differentiate between similar structures. You’ll be exposed to many important grammar terms, and you’ll probably increase your own grammatical awareness.Will your understanding of English grammar improve? Probably. With your increased familiarity, English grammar will begin to become more comfortable. The ample practice exercises will reinforce correct construction, and your ability to reproduce correct grammar structures will improve.Will your actual grammar improve in “real life?” Possibly, a little bit. There is a good chance that your increased familiarity and understanding will result in more accurate language production in authentic situations. However, reading grammar explanations does not offer a realistic understanding of the true meaning of a grammar function. Similarly, completing out-of-context gap-fill exercises will be unlikely to have a noticeable impact on your spoken and written accuracy.The bottom line is that the Azar series of books is best used as supplemental practice to a properly staged and scaffolded general English or grammar course. The book is not set up to be a grammar course or a grammar self-study course. Its information is decontextualized, and the lessons are organized by concept rather than in a series of logical and incremental steps. The information in the book does not build on the information that came before, rather each chapter is it’s own beast that must be tamed.For students wishing to learn grammar from a book, I advise that if there is even the tiniest chance to take an English course or find a tutor, do it. A class will improve the accuracy of your written and spoken English much more efficiently than any book will. If you are a student, and you want a reference book or a set of practice exercises for self-study, this book might be good for you, but the Raymond Murphy book is just as good for that purpose, and it's much cheaper. If you are a student taking an English course, and you are looking for extra practice, this is a good, but expensive option. If you are an ESL teacher (like me) hoping to provide additional practice to your students to compliment your current course book, then the Azar book comes highly recommended. I believe the best use of the Azar books is in-class, and not for self-study.A note about level: For at least 75% of students, the gray book (Fundamentals) is the better choice. Do not think about the blue book until you are a solid upper-intermediate learner on the cusp of advanced (B2 or similar). The blue book is thorough, but the exceptions, special cases, and rarely-used examples will be unnecessarily confusing. The gray book covers the most common errors made by intermediate students, and will be a good way to review the basics for learners at any level.

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