Publisher's Synopsis
The purpose of this book is to help everyone who has ever felt the need to communicate more effectively. It is a practical guide to the better use of the English language and begins with the foundations - grammar. There are quizzes and "test yourself" panels and examples of the way language is used in books, newspapers and official documents.;It shows how to keep language vivid and build a wide vocabulary. It gives examples of letters for all occasions, from applying for a job to replying to a formal invitation. There are tips on how to write or set out a report, write an essay or complain about faulty goods in a way that will achieve results.;It gives advice on public speaking and interviews and it gives access to more than 2000 words that are often misspelt or mispronounced or are easily confused with one another.
