AAT: Grammar and Accent by Ann Cook, author of the best-selling American Accent Training, is a revolutionary way to learn English. It can be used by beginning, intermediate and advanced students. This program simplifies complex grammar. The book and 2-CD set seamlessly combine grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, writing, comprehension and the American accent into a simple step-by-step process.
The book starts with the most basic grammar and pronunciation and goes through to the most advanced levels in English. There are comprehensive placement tests for grammar and accent, as well as chapter tests, a mid-term and final exam. Each chapter has six sections: Story, Dictation, Nouns, Verbs, Essay and Test. Learners have the option of submitting chapter essays online at the dedicated website, Grammar.bz. The story and dictations progress from easy to hard.
This is a unique way to learn grammar and accent at the same time. The Verb Map lets a learner see how all the verb tenses work. The student has an immediate visual understanding of what he already knows and what remains to be learned. This is a great way to work on vocabulary, as the book uses 2,500 words, defined online at Grammar.bz, with the 500 high-frequency words translated into 7 different languages (Spanish, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Vietnamese, Russian). With the English dictionary and the translations, even a true beginner can work through the book without outside help. Intermediate to advanced students will also benefit, as they can fill in any information gaps and master pronunciation at the same time. This is an excellent resource for both ESL students and American students taking English classes. Support is provided at (800) 457-4255.
