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Book Review: The Elements of Style

LYON — Mon, 10 May 2010 00:26:41 +0000

Title: The Elements of Style

Author (s): William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White

Edition: 4^th

Forward by: Roger Angell

Chapters: I. Elementary Rules of Usage

II. Elementary Principles of Composition

III. A Few Matters of Form

IV. Words and Expressions Commonly Misused

V. An Approach to Style

Pages: 105 pages (including the glossary and index).

Thoughts: William Strunk Jr.’s and E.B. White’s The Elements of Style is an essential book for any English speaker and, subsequently, writer. While it is small, The Elements of Style imparts you with a lot of useful information and leaves you feeling you will become, in no time, an excellent writer. The clear explanations complement the examples and are memorable because of the wit that the book employs throughout its pages. A reader of this book will encounter grammatical phrases and terminology, and I recommend that you make an effort to learn what those terms mean so you can get the most out of this excellent guide to style.

The chapters that I found most useful are chapter 1, Elementary Rules of Usage, Chapter IV, Words and Expressions Commonly Misused, and Chapter V, An Approach to Style.

GuavaTalk Chinese Lesson 14: Getting a Massage

LYON — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:21:32 +0000

Guava Talk’s fourteenth video is set up to assist tourist and expats in communicating that they want a message. The phrases you are going to learn will be of most benefit when you are shopping in the markets of China. Remember to pay attention to the way the words are pronounce and listen to the tones used in the words; doing this will allow you to recognize the words when you hear them without visual assistance.

Please feel free to leave your thoughts about the posting, and any other information that provide value to other viewers of this video. (i.e.While 你好means hi/hello, 你好吗means how are you?)

GuavaTalk Chinese Lesson 17: I’m sorry!

LYON — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:49:24 +0000

Guava Talk’s seventeenth video is set up to assist tourist and expats in how to express regret. Remember to pay attention to the way the words are pronounce and listen to the tones used in the words; doing this will allow you to recognize the words when you hear them without visual assistance.

Please feel free to leave your thoughts about the posting, and any other information that provide value to other viewers of this video. (i.e.While 你好means hi/hello, 你好吗？means how are you?)

GuavaTalk Chinese Lesson 16: Excuse Me

LYON — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:25:46 +0000

Guava Talk’s sixteenth video is set up to assist tourist and expats in how to use expressions of politeness. The phrases you are going to learn will be of most benefit when you are saying thanks or trying to get through a crowd.??Remember to pay attention to the way the words are pronounce and listen to the tones used in the words; doing this will allow you to recognize the words when you hear them without visual assistance.Please feel free to leave your thoughts about the posting, and any other information that provide value to other viewers of this video. (i.e.While 你好means hi/hello, 你好吗？means how are you?)

GuavaTalk Chinese Lesson 15: Goodbye!

LYON — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:09:53 +0000

Guava Talk’s twelfth video is set up to assist tourist and expats in how to say good bye in a multitude of ways. The phrases you are going to learn will be of most benefit when you are departing form the presence of new acquaintance. Remember to pay attention to the way the words are pronounce and listen to the tones used in the words; doing this will allow you to recognize the words when you hear them without visual assistance.

GuavaTalk Chinese Lesson 13: Thank you!

LYON — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:19:28 +0000

Guava Talk’s twelfth video is set up to assist tourist and expats in expressing when a good is too expensive. The phrases you are going to learn will be of most benefit when you are shopping in the markets of China. Remember to pay attention to the way the words are pronounce and listen to the tones used in the words; doing this will allow you to recognize the words when you hear them without visual assistance.

GuavaTalk Chinese Lesson 12: It’s too expensive!

LYON — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:15:59 +0000

GuavaTalk Chinese Lesson 11: Where’s the washroom?

LYON — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:58:36 +0000

Guava Talk’s eleventh video is set up to assist tourist and expats in how to ask where the washroom/bathroom is located. ?Trust me this statement will become a staple in your arsenal of phrases when you are aboard in China. Remember to pay attention to the way the words are pronounce and listen to the tones used in the words; doing this will allow you to recognize the words when you hear them without visual assistance.

GuavaTalk Chinese Lesson 10: I want to buy!

LYON — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:51:52 +0000

Guava Talk’s tenth video is set up to assist tourist and expats in stating that they want to buy a particular good. This video would be of assistance when you stating you want to buy a phone card, an air ticket, or whatever you may need while in China. Remember to pay attention to the way the words are pronounce and listen to the tones used in the words; doing this will allow you to recognize the words when you hear them without visual assistance.

GuavaTalk Chinese Lesson 9: How much is it?

LYON — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:41:19 +0000

Guava Talk’s ninth video is set up to assist tourist and expats in asking how much a particular good cost. This video would be of assistance when you are out shopping in the stores, in street markets, and when you are beginning to haggle down the price of an item you want. Remember to pay attention to the way the words are pronounce and listen to the tones used in the words; doing this will allow you to recognize the words when you hear them without visual assistance.