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| EAN-13 | 9780764196515  |
| Product Name | American Accent Training: Grammar With Audio Cds |
| Language | English |
| Category | Book / Magazine / Publication |
| Short Description | Height:0.7 inches / Length:10.8 inches / Weight:1.54 pounds / Width:7.7 inches |
| Amazon.com |  Buy on Amazon ~ 0764196510 |
| SKU | 9780764196515 |
| Price New | 14.01 US Dollars (curriencies) |
| Price Used | 7.00 US Dollars (curriencies) |
| Width | 8 inches (convert) |
| Height | 11.25 inches (convert) |
| Length | 0.75 inches (convert) |
| Weight | 24.64 ounces (convert) |
| Author | Ann Cook |
| Page Count | 312 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Published | 08/01/2009 |
| Long Description | This book and audio compact disc program instructs students of English as a second language in the elements of grammar, presenting a grammar review that emphasizes speech and correct pronunciation. The compact discs include spoken dictations for each of the book’s ten chapters. Students start by writing out what they hear, and then comparing what they have written with the book’s printed version. In the process, they begin learning the elements of grammar, staring with the simple present tense of the verb “to be” and progressing to all other tenses and parts of speech. Students gradually learn how to use English words and pronounce them properly in grammatically correct sentences. Following each chapter’s introductory sentence, they are given a brief story. A short test at the end of each chapter helps them determine their learning progress. The dictations start out quite simple and become progressively more difficult from one chapter to the next. The book is filled with charts and illustrations to facilitate students’ learning progress. |
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