#115 Learning English Books


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Recommended: If you really want a fun book, which can also challenge your knowledge of English, we highly recommend the hugely popular book Funny English Errors and Insights: Illustrated, published in October 2010, for $14.95. For further information, click Funny English Errors.*


If you desire to learn a second language, then probably you want to learn or perfect English, since English is the language of international use, the language of business exchange, and the language of technology and travel. One way to learn English is through Learning English Books.

No matter the particular area of English that you want to improve — vocabulary improvement, better English grammar, or better spelling — you will find the appropriate book for you and your style of learning.

Most Learning English Books have the following types of English language exercises: reading, writing, fill-in, and association. The difference between good and lesser Learning English Books is the percentage of each type of exercise the book contains and the way each type of exercise helps you improve your English.

If you want to improve your vocabulary, you may want to first choose the specific area in which you want to learn new words. For example, a very popular area is business vocabulary. You may want a textbook that shows finished examples of how to write different type of business letters or how to fill in certain business documents.

A good Learning English Book should also have fill-in exercises, as well as association exercises. Also, you should consider buying Learning English Books that have an audio CD that provides listening and reading exercises. An audio CD helps you to improve your pronunciation as well as improve your knowledge of English words.

For grammar, there are many possibilities. Learning English Books might discuss verbs, different tenses (which usually present problems for most learners), the order of the parts of speech in a sentence, and the difference between the passive voice and the active voice.

Learning English Books can contain many different exercises that help you achieve your desired level of English language proficiency. The best Learning English Books have a fun look and feel. For example, you may find that the Learning English Book comes with short comical remarks or sketches about a core point, which will help you remember the point later.

Good Learning English Books that focus on correct grammar have mainly fill-in exercises, since these exercises are probably the best kind of exercise to help you learn English grammar. But good Learning English Books also contain writing and rewriting exercises. Also, you should try to find Learning English Books that have some fun exercises, such as crossword puzzles.

For Learning English Books that focus on improving your spelling, find a book with an audio CD, so that you can do exercises with both written and oral components — for example, audio exercises where you can spell the word on paper and then listen to the correct answer.

So, if you want to improve your English, find the Learning English Book that is best-suited for you and your learning type, preferably a fun Learning English Book.

*Funny English Errors and Insights: Illustrated has been compiled by one of the owners of the Write Better English website.