Friday, November 14, 2008

Go Grammar Now!

Here’s a terrific resource for basic and intermediate users of English: http://www.grammarnow.com/. The website makes for an excellent gateway to other resources on writing style, research papers, grammar and usage, proofreading, English as a Second Language, and a host of other helpful references. Don’t be put off by the kindergartenish look of the website; if you explore it, you’re bound to learn something!
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