The Complete Plain Words

This classic and influential book on writing is a little dated (the first edition is over 50 years old) but it is especially valuble to any non-native speakers and to EFL teachers. In English language teaching the mantra is 'always increase your vocabulary'. This book - aimed at teaching precision and clarity in English goes in the opposite direction.

Make it as simple as you can is the lesson it repeats endlessly.

If you teach English and are non-native speaker - this is a must have book, it will change your ideas about the English language. Read more Continue reading Read less REVIEW
The writer who wants to present his ideas clearly and with force by eschewing jargon and sticking to plain words should first read Gowers... --Jacques Barzun and Henry F. Graff, The Modern Researcher --This text refers to an alternate kindleedition edition. Read more Continue reading Read less