Oral Exercises In English Composition

By J C Nesfield and John Collinson Nesfield

Book Overview

Timeless drills for clear expression. Lessons that sharpen everyday writing. Oral Exercises in English Composition by C. Nesfield, J. is a compact, disciplined collection of oral drills and written tasks designed to develop sentence construction skills and the disciplined habits behind persuasive prose. As a classic english workbook and dependable english grammar reference, it supplies practicable english composition exercises rather than abstract rules: steady tasks that teach essay writing techniques through exacting repetition and guided correction. Grounded in the nesfield english method, the material privileges structure, syntax and the spoken rehearsal of sentences so learners internalise correct forms. Useful as a language study guide and as a grammar practice collection, the title functions equally as a students english resource or a teacher classroom supplement, offering adaptable drills for individual study, supervised recitation or classroom use. Its plain, economical tone reveals the priorities of victorian era education and the conventions of early 20th century english instruction, and the work is instructive both as a pedagogical tool and as a social document. Casual readers who enjoy period manuals will appreciate the clarity and no-nonsense pedagogy; classic-literature collectors and libraries will value it as an authentic example of schoolroom method and the wider culture of instruction that shaped many later manuals. Many modern teachers and self-learners find the exercises immediately useful: short oral prompts and steady written practice nudge learners into active production rather than passive study. As a compact companion for revision or classroom warm-up, it reinforces the routines that produce fluent, accurate prose and serves as a clear regimen for anyone intent on improving sentence-level control. It rewards steady application and attention. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354213995
• ISBN13: 9789354213991
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"