Practice Makes Perfect: Basic English, Premium Fourth Edition

Everything you need to master first-year English language essentials—clear explanations, comprehensive practice exercises, and new audio features to enhance your speaking and listening skills.

The most effective approach to learning any new language is through consistent practice. The Practice Makes Perfect series is known for placing a strong emphasis on this principle, and Practice Makes Perfect: Basic English is no exception. This edition offers all the practice you need, presented in concise, manageable units (each taking about 20 minutes to complete). Alongside these exercises, you’ll find clear explanations of key grammatical concepts and a solid foundation in essential vocabulary.

Supported by the McGraw Hill Language Lab app, this workbook provides extensive digital resources for speaking and listening to conversational English. With audio recordings available for select exercises, you'll improve your confidence in speaking and listening. This book covers everything that a first-year student needs to learn and provides the tools for success in mastering basic English skills.

Key Features:

• Short, manageable units focusing on key grammar concepts and core vocabulary, making it easy to fit into a busy schedule.
• Comprehensive grammar coverage including verb tenses, irregular verbs, negative and question forms, usage of "there is," "be going to," and more.
• Engaging review activities such as word search puzzles and scrambled sentence exercises.
• Designed specifically for ESL students, this book is ideal for both self-study and as a companion to first-year English courses.
• 50 pronunciation exercises available via the McGraw Hill Language Lab app to help practice challenging sounds.
• NEW in this edition: Audio recordings of select exercises to enhance your listening and speaking skills.