The King's English

And How to Use It

Bernard C. Lamb

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English

Michael Joseph
03 December 2024

Language: reference & general; Grammar, syntax; Reference

Constantly confused by the difference between adjectives and adverbs? Still can’t figure out how to use a semi-colon? Or simply want to refresh the English language knowledge you learnt from school?

The King’s English is the perfect handbook to tackle all of these challenges. Written by the President of the Queen’s English Society, this book covers the basics – grammar, spelling and punctuation – and offers tips and tricks on how to improve rhetoric, vocabulary and style, so you can confidently use the English language with flair.

Including amusing examples of what can happen when English is employed incorrectly, and sprinkled with illustrations to drive home key points and short exercises to reinforce essential lessons, this is an authoritative yet entertaining guide to one of the most widely used languages in the world.

By: Bernard C. Lamb
Imprint: Michael Joseph
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 23g
ISBN: 9781789297034
ISBN 10: 1789297036
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 03 December 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT/ESL , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Bernard C Lamb is Emeritus Reader in Genetics at Imperial College London, and President of the Queen's English Society, a registered charity which, since it was founded in 1972, has become a recognized authority on 'proper' English. He is the author of many books, including How to Write about Biology and English for Technology, and has featured regularly on television and radio shows such as the Today programme.

Reviews for The King's English: And How to Use It

Having been asked many times if he could recommend a definitive guide to use of our glorious language and not satisfied that the right book existed, Lamb wrote it himself * Yorkshire Post * Covers everything from grammar to writing letters and giving talks * Country Life *