by Jean Yates (Author)
Barron's ESL Proficiency Series: Prepositions provides comprehensive coverage of this most difficult topic in English grammar. The idiosyncratic nature of prepositions often makes them a barrier to achieving English language proficiency. Jean Yates offers clear explanations with lots of examples and opportunities to practice. Content is organized into simple 15-minute units each of which has its own practice exercises. An answer key is included in the back of the book.
The ESL Profiency Series is a valuable tool for ESL teachers, tutors and learners who want to advance their English language skills for work, school or to prepare for proficiency tests such as TOEFL, IELTS, or TOEIC. It is ideal for independent study.Author Biography
About the Author
Jean Yates is a linguist, teacher of English as a Second Language and Spanish, and author of guides for learning both languages. She holds a BA in Spanish and an MA in Linguistics from American University, Washington, D.C., and a PhD in Spanish Philology from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain. She specializes in providing step-by-step guidance in all aspects of language learning, and helping students master the skills of pronunciation, conversation, grammar, reading, writing, and translation. She is the author of nine language learning books.
In the 1930s, Manuel H. Barron opened a bookstore in Brooklyn, New York. People from the community asked Mr. Barron about books that might be available to help their children study for the New York State Regents exams. After realizing there wasn't anything available, Mr. Barron created his own study guides. Eighty years later, Barron's has helped millions of people prepare for their next step.