Title: Common Errors in English UsageAuthor(s): Paul Brians
Publisher: William James & Co.
Pages: 253
Size: 1.49 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: American English
Credit: http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/
Language standards can certainly be used for oppressive purposes, but most speakers and writers of all races and classes want to use language in a way that will impress others. The fact is that the world is full of teachers, employers, and other authorities who may penalize you for your nonstandard use of the English language. Feel free to denounce these people if you wish; but if you need their good opinion to get ahead, you'd be wise to learn standard English. [+/-]
Note that the author often suggests differing usages as appropriate depending on the setting: spoken vs. written, informal vs. formal; slang is often highly appropriate. In fact, most of the errors discussed on this book are common in the writing of privileged middle-class Americans, and some are characteristic of people with advanced degrees and considerable intellectual attainments.
Note that the author often suggests differing usages as appropriate depending on the setting: spoken vs. written, informal vs. formal; slang is often highly appropriate. In fact, most of the errors discussed on this book are common in the writing of privileged middle-class Americans, and some are characteristic of people with advanced degrees and considerable intellectual attainments.
Download link:
http://www.fileserve.com/file/rpMZDmb
No comments:
Post a Comment