Here is a comprehensive program that will help turn anyone into a good public speaker. Among the first things to consider is the venue where the speech will take place. As an … more
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Middle school English teachers, close your ears: McWhorter is about to tell us in this small volume why English grammar is messed up and why it isn't such a big deal. McWhorter, a professional … more
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Always check multiple sources on etymology. This is often an unscrutinized area of dictionary publication that has people getting away with some weird stuff.
This book is best used if you have a friend or two who speaks Spanish as their first language. This could help you make the most out of the lessons the book offers.