Books written by Bill Dobbs, owner of wds
This book, containing over 360 pages, is
aimed at students of English as a foreign language at the B2 - C1 level. It
provides explanations and exercises in all the essential grammar aspects at
this level. There are several exercises on each grammatical point. Answers are
given at the end of each unit, not only in the form of individual words or
phrases but always in the original sentences, thereby providing valuable
contextual clues. This book is ideal for students wishing to improve their
grammar skills and for those who need additional practice before a test or an
exam.
https://www.amazon.com/English-Grammar-Explanations-Exercises-practice/dp/1978214219/
The
book contains a compilation of the author’s experiences as a teacher of English
as a foreign language. In an often humorous way, it explains certain
grammatical points, looks into the etymology of certain words and comments on
the use, misuse and abuse of the English language in today’s world.
As Bill Dobbs explains, "The book 'I Have a Question’ contains various
memoirs, ramblings, forays into explanations of the quirks of English grammar
and vocabulary, as well as the pseudo-philosophical insights of a teacher of
English as a foreign language, who in the course of his teaching has heard the
utterance ‘I have a question’ so many thousands of times that he too began
posing questions to which till now no answers have been found. I also threw in
a bit of etymology. And one or two hundred sidetracks."
As the author states, “Some chapters will be of particular interest to teachers
of English as a foreign language, others are aimed at the general public keen
on learning something about the history of the English language, its seemingly
illogical and complex grammatical structure and its wealth of vocabulary. Some
chapters delve into philosophical issues. Some chapters might not be of
interest to anybody.”
The
book (also as an e-book) is now available on Amazon websites worldwide, from local bookshops and from our school. We offer schools and other educational institutes discounts for bulk orders.
https://www.amazon.com/Have-Question-explanations-pseudo-philosophical-sidetracks/dp/1511848944/