ENGLISH GRAMMAR FOR EVERYONE - MASTERING ENGLISH GRAMMAR

By Milon Nandy Publisher by Pelanduk Publications

THAT there are numerous books on the teaching of English in book stores is a fact. Many are not only good but also important for imparting lessons and tips towards mastering a language that is also probably the most relevant medium of communication today.
Milon Nandy's English Grammar For Everyone was first published in 1999. This is a revised edition, updated in keeping with the latest developments in the use of the English language in the 21st century.
Those of us who can speak and write English will no doubt think we have learnt all that could be learned about the language. This comprehensive self-study guide will surprise even the most learned among us that there are many aspects of the language that we have overlooked.
Truth be told, grammar is not exactly the favourite subject for many of us. It can be taxing on our attention span and it may even be confusing after a while, for those who have not dedicated their lives to becoming grammarians.
This book is all about grammar. It has been designed and written in a manner to be readerfriendly. So you may approach it without any fears of experiencing a sleeping-gas effect.
Those readers who went to school in the `50s and `60s would experience a dintjwill vu with explanations of abstract nouns, intransitive verbs, present perfect continuous tense and types of conjunctions.
Experts in English grammar are now a rare species. Those who have a natural inclination towards mastering grammar are shrinking in number because the language has gone through a process of evolution that has surprised many old timers.
However, this book is a little like drinking wine. Once, you know what you are drinking and how it has been processed and matured, you will appreciate it more. In this case, English grammar comes across as a challenge to those who desire to know more about the language. The fact that the standard of English language has been declining rather rapidly not only in this country but also in other English-speaking countries is cause for alarm.
Hence, it is appropriate that this book on mastering English grammar be found in those households that value the language as an important tool in the advancement of career in most professional fields.
Those who currently "speak no England" are strongly advised to purchase this wonderful book by Milon Nandy and make it their English language bible. Some familiarity with the contents will hold the reader in good stead in future years.
Sometime in the distant future, if you are in the company of about 30 people at a function and find yourself the only one who can speak grammatically-correct English without any unconscious lapses into local lingo like "shioklah" or "tak boleh tahan", you may just end up in the A-list of guests for the next big party.