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One Rule English: Why Grammar S*cks & How to Fix It
ONE RULE Why Grammar Sucks & How to Fix It is a groundbreaking book for teachers that promises to revolutionise how students acquire the language.
Are you a language teacher, looking for empowering ways to get the essentials of English across? Do you see students drowning in a sea of rules and exceptions – and frustrations? Then you'll love this book. Written by experienced EFL educator Leon Lentz, this book introduces the One Rule, a powerful 2-in-1 teaching tool that captures in a single, easy-to-remember acronym the essence of English word order and verb constructs.
Language Acquisition Challenges
As language instructors, we understand the challenges our students face when navigating the contrasts between their native language and English. It's not the similarities, but the differences that trip them up. The One Rule tackles this head-on, showing the core pattern that sets English apart from other languages.
A Solid Foundation
Focusing on the core pattern, the One Rule lays a solid foundation for language acquisition. No more overwhelming grammar, frustration, or time wasted. Instead, you'll see a boost in understanding, motivation and results, freeing up valuable class time serious fun with the language.
The Power of Simplicity
Leon's motto grammar should HELP, not hinder, so less is more. With this in mind, the One Rule strips away the complexities of traditional grammar, leaving you with a streamlined, effective and engaging approach that works. The book first dives into the why and how of language instruction, offering a powerful, actionable alternative. It then shows English syntax and tenses in a new light, with clear examples, timelines and step-by-step routines.
Like a Seeing the Pattern
Leon English verbs behave like bicycles. Understanding the pattern of verb forms is like riding a bicycle. Once students learn to keep their balance on the first of the bike-like tenses, they'll have little trouble finding their balance on any other verb construct. The underlying bicycle form is always there, so new tenses are neither overwhelming nor confusing, but always embedded in the bike-like One Rule.
Juggling Tenses Made Easy
Picture English tenses as juggling balls. First, follow the traditional method, starting with 12 balls for basic tenses and adding another dozen or so for voice and mood variations. All in all, you end up with more than twice the world-record amount of juggles!
By contrast, Leon's One Rule approach needs only 5 balls, and never more than 3 at a
beginners start with 1 ball at a time – and don't yet need all 5
intermediate speakers learn to juggle 2-ball combinations
advanced speakers juggle no more than 3 out of 5.
This analogy clearly illustrates the empowering simplicity of the One Rule.
Effective in Any Context
This book captures a tried-and-true approach that has been developed, tested, and validated in 25+ years of EFL teaching. What's more, it's not restricted to any particular type of teaching. The One Rule approach fits any teaching context, next to any coursebook or teaching method. Whether in a classroom or online, for kids or adults, traditional/grammatical or communicative/lexical – the One Rule is your tool.
Where No Grammar Has Gone Before
This book is your invitation to boldly go where no grammar has gone before.
Are you a language teacher, looking for empowering ways to get the essentials of English across? Do you see students drowning in a sea of rules and exceptions – and frustrations? Then you'll love this book. Written by experienced EFL educator Leon Lentz, this book introduces the One Rule, a powerful 2-in-1 teaching tool that captures in a single, easy-to-remember acronym the essence of English word order and verb constructs.
Language Acquisition Challenges
As language instructors, we understand the challenges our students face when navigating the contrasts between their native language and English. It's not the similarities, but the differences that trip them up. The One Rule tackles this head-on, showing the core pattern that sets English apart from other languages.
A Solid Foundation
Focusing on the core pattern, the One Rule lays a solid foundation for language acquisition. No more overwhelming grammar, frustration, or time wasted. Instead, you'll see a boost in understanding, motivation and results, freeing up valuable class time serious fun with the language.
The Power of Simplicity
Leon's motto grammar should HELP, not hinder, so less is more. With this in mind, the One Rule strips away the complexities of traditional grammar, leaving you with a streamlined, effective and engaging approach that works. The book first dives into the why and how of language instruction, offering a powerful, actionable alternative. It then shows English syntax and tenses in a new light, with clear examples, timelines and step-by-step routines.
Like a Seeing the Pattern
Leon English verbs behave like bicycles. Understanding the pattern of verb forms is like riding a bicycle. Once students learn to keep their balance on the first of the bike-like tenses, they'll have little trouble finding their balance on any other verb construct. The underlying bicycle form is always there, so new tenses are neither overwhelming nor confusing, but always embedded in the bike-like One Rule.
Juggling Tenses Made Easy
Picture English tenses as juggling balls. First, follow the traditional method, starting with 12 balls for basic tenses and adding another dozen or so for voice and mood variations. All in all, you end up with more than twice the world-record amount of juggles!
By contrast, Leon's One Rule approach needs only 5 balls, and never more than 3 at a
beginners start with 1 ball at a time – and don't yet need all 5
intermediate speakers learn to juggle 2-ball combinations
advanced speakers juggle no more than 3 out of 5.
This analogy clearly illustrates the empowering simplicity of the One Rule.
Effective in Any Context
This book captures a tried-and-true approach that has been developed, tested, and validated in 25+ years of EFL teaching. What's more, it's not restricted to any particular type of teaching. The One Rule approach fits any teaching context, next to any coursebook or teaching method. Whether in a classroom or online, for kids or adults, traditional/grammatical or communicative/lexical – the One Rule is your tool.
Where No Grammar Has Gone Before
This book is your invitation to boldly go where no grammar has gone before.
162 pages, Paperback
Published May 17, 2024
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