DICTIONARY OF ENGLISH USAGE

This comprehensive book emphasizes on the important components in English for all learners of the language.

The 8 essential sections are:

1. Grammar Usage
2. Phrasal Verbs
3. Idiomatic Expressions
4. Verb Forms (Active & Passive)
5. Synonyms
6. Antonyms
7. Common Errors
8. Confusing Words

In addition to being a constant source of reference for learners, it is also an essential aid in helping learners to write essays.

Students will be more careful to use grammatically correct English and to enhance their expressions with Phrasal Verbs and Idioms.

In Addition, if they need to use Verbs in the Active or Passive Voice, they can be assured that their Verbs Forms will be correct.

Quite often, students choose the wrong word to use and this is where the section on 'Confusing Words' will be of immense help.

S$9.85

DICTIONARY OF ENGLISH VERB FORMS & TENSES

Why this book is essential to students of English? Our students face difficulty in learning English Language because English is different from Asian Languages such as Chinese, Malay, Tamil, etc. How is English different from Asian Languages?

1st difference - TENSE FORMS
In English, we have 18 tense forms. In our Asian languages we DO NOT have any tense forms.

2nd difference - AGREEMENT
In our languages there is NO AGREEMENT between the subject and verb. In English, the subject determines the verb to be used. A singular subject takes a singular verb and a plural subject takes a plural verb.

3rd difference - POSITIVE, NEGATIVE & QUESTION FORMS
In our languages there is not much change for Positive, Negative and Question form. But in English, there are changes in form.

4th difference - ACTIVE & PASSIVE VOICE

In English, There are 15 Active and Passive Voice forms. But in our languages, there is only one voice.

To extend the student's vocabulary, there are useful lists in every page.

• SYNONYMS
• ANTONYMS
• PHRASAL VERBS
• IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS

S$9.30

GRAMMAR THROUGH PICTURES AND SPELLING WELL

For the first two years of learning English, this is a NEW APPROACH in introducing the fundamentals of grammar. PICTURES are used to provide the pedagogical of teaching Grammar through the INDUCTION PROCESS.

Without the use of pictures the formal teaching of Grammar is dry and completely unappealing. It is through the use of pictures that this induction process appeals to all pupils to learn Grammar in a stimulating environment.

In all primary schools, teachers give a list of words for pupils to spell. In SPELLING WELL we have classified the words under different THEMES so that it forms the basis of a useful VOCABULARY.

S$6.80

LEARNER'S AID TO GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY

The trend of teaching English has changed after much experimentation with various pedagogical methods. There is now a renewed emphasis on the teaching of grammar, because this is, without any doubt, a proven method of improving the proficiency of English. Even in the United Kingdom grammar has now regained its prominence in the teaching of English to British students.

This book stresses on 118 grammar items. These grammar items cover all aspects of Grammar from Elementary to Intermediate Level. The 118 grammar items ensure that every unit of the English Syllabus is dealt with. To be proficient in English, students need to have a good range of vocabulary, and therefore many vocabulary classifications have been included; totalling 28 sectional lists.

S$9.85

ILLUSTRATED SENTENCE DICTIONARY & GRAMMAR BASIC ITEMS

This specially designed dictionary is a breakthrough in educational publishing amidst the digital age of learning. It is intended for students during the years of learning FORMAL ENGLISH.

This dictionary is a BASIC NECESSITY in the classroom despite the use of computers.

Its value lies in the learning of

1. words through meaningful illustrations
2. correct sentence usage and
3. 81 grammar basic items

REVISED PRIMARY ENGLISH (latest edition)
Introductory A, Introductory B, Introductory Book, Book 1, 2, 3

This is the most widely used series in Singapore Primary Schools. It was first published in 1973 and the series has been reprinted 80 times, which is a historical landmark in book publishing. The books have been updated and constantly revised to cope up with any changes in the syllabus. The aim of the series is to provide a complete revision course for primary pupils.

Introductory A S$5.90,Introductory B S$6.30;  Introductory Book S$7.90;
Book 1 S$8.20;  Book 2 S$9.20;  Book 3 S$9.50

ESSENTIAL ENGLISH USAGE & GRAMMAR
Book 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

This is a series of five books, edited by Prof. J.B. Alter, M.A. (Linguistics), a graduate of Harvard University and the University of Michigan. The books are intended for students of English to be used as a basic course or as supplementary material. Each book covers all the points of usage and grammar. It stresses on learning through constant practice. There are numerous revisionary practices. Answers are provided.

Book 1, 2 ,3, 4 S$9.00;  Book 5 S$9.30

STUDENT'S ENGLISH COMPANION with Answers

This book, edited by R.D, Tracey, B.A. (Hons), deals with functional grammar comprising 94 grammar items which form the core of the material taught. The language used in the explanation has been kept simple and clear. An important feature of the book is the extent of exercises which have been carefully graded.

S$8.60

CORRECTIVE ENGLISH PRACTICES WITH ANSWERS

This book, edited by R.D. Tracey, B.A. (Hons), contains over 150 carefully prepared exercises to test students on all areas of correct English usage. Each test-exercise has been given an appropriate heading so as to identify the nature and purpose of the test. The book may be used with any suitable English textbook.

S$7.50

BASIC ENGLISH GRAMMAR IN USE WITH ANSWERS

The book, written by Richard Tracey, a teacher from United Kingdom, deals with the structures and grammar of the language. Unless our students master the foundation of these structures and usage, they will never be able to attain any proficiency. The book can be used by all students in Secondary Schools as a book of pratice and study as well.

S$9.80

CORRECTING COMMON ERRORS IN ENGLISH
Book 1, 2, 3, 4

Teachers usually face a difficult task in correcting the students' composition. This is because their errors range from word usage, grammatical structure, wrong use of tenses, etc. This series of 4 books has been produced to help identify groups of errors under special grammatical topics. Students working through the books will be able to correct their errors even at their own pace and sometimes with a little help from teachers.

Book 1, 2, 3 S$7.50;  Book 4 S$9.90

DEVELOPING READING SKILLS FOR KINDERGARTEN 1 & 2

Our recent survey shows that pupils who enter formal schooling in PRIMARY ONE must be able to read in Singapore's educational environment which is advanced and competitive. If pupils cannot read when entering Primary One, then they are disadvantaged. Therefore, we have published the above three books. They are written by Professor J.B. Alter, who is a language and linguistic specialist from the Harvard University and the University of Michigan.

Book 1, 2, 3 S$4.60

STARTING ENGLISH FOR KINDERGARTEN 1 & 2

The two books have been written for Kindergarten 1 & 2 to prepare children for formal school's English Lessons in Primary One. The books emphasize sentence patterns, structures and the basics of correct English usage with touches of fundamental grammar. The books have been written to be used in the classroom or even at home, especially with parental guidance.

Book 1 S$5.70;  Book 2 S$5.90