Self-study Language Materials

Word Study and English Grammar is a classic work on grammar, dealing with vocabulary and sentence structure subjects. The value of this book lies in the fact it was created in the period when linguis …

In ‘The Elements of Style, ‘ William Strunk Jr. presents a concise guide to the principles of English style and composition. Strunk’s direct approach, characterized by clarity and precision, serves n …

In ‘The Grammar of English Grammars, ‘ Goold Brown presents an extensive and systematic examination of the English language, offering readers a comprehensive resource on grammatical principles. Writt …

Jean Webster’s ‘Daddy-Long-Legs’ is a charming epistolary novel that tells the story of Jerusha Abbott, a young orphan girl who receives a scholarship to college from an anonymous benefactor known on …

In ‘Write It Right: A Little Blacklist of Literary Faults, ‘ Ambrose Bierce presents a sharp, satirical examination of common literary errors and stylistic missteps that plague writers. With a keen e …

Critical thinking is actually analyzing information to make a judgment out of it. It is an art which can be learned by some stratgies. A person having skills of critical thinking can better analyze f …

In ‘Parts of Speech, ‘ Brander Matthews masterfully navigates the intricacies of the English language, dissecting its fundamental elements with both precision and flair. The work is characterized by …

How old is ‘old’? Do you feel old? What happens to us as we get older? Read about some inspiring people and find out about what happens in our brain as we age and why learning new skills is still pos …

In ‘Punctuation, ‘ Frederick W. Hamilton delves into the often-overlooked intricacies of punctuation, examining its evolution, function, and significance in effective writing. Employing a blend of an …

This book is the second part of a series of three textbooks to help Western students of Chinese prepare for the official Chinese Language Proficiency Test (HSK) in the People’s Republic of China. It …