Word Power made Easy

Author:

Norman Lewis

Publisher:

Penguin Random House India Private Limited

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Publisher

Penguin Random House India Private Limited

Publication Year 2015
ISBN-13

9780143424680

ISBN-10 0143424688
Binding

Paperback

Number of Pages 560 Pages
Language (English)
Dimensions (Cms) 19x13x3
Weight (grms) 400

Word Power is no run off the mill English reference book. It teaches many things about the language and also help in enriching ones vocabulary. Students and those learning the English language stand to gain much from reading and studying this book.


Those who have struggled to use the right word at the right time, are not sure about a particular expression, are poor in expressing themselves in English, mix-up word meanings of like sounding words, are low on confidence when it comes to the right pronunciation stand to benefit from referring to this book regularly.


The style of writing of this book is very easy to understand and unlike most language books, also makes for a lively read. There are separate sections on rules and applied grammar, some of which have stood the test of time and some that are now antiquated. On reading this section students will realize that so many of the rules that they were following have been long outdated or misguided.


At the end of the chapters there are revision exercises that can be used for undertaking a self-evaluation. This book also has interesting quizzes and other puzzle exercises which test a practitioner's ability to judge and use the language correctly.


Word Power Made Easy has been popular since it was first published in 1949. It has run into several editions since then and is still relied upon as a credible book by even those who know the English language fairly well. Generations of students have benefited and improved their language by using this book.


The book can serve as a ready reference for students who want to brush up their English speaking, reading and writing skills. A must for students who want to excel in the subject and feel confident.

Norman Lewis

Born in Brooklyn in 1912, Norman Lewis was an author, grammarian, lexicographer and etymologist, and a leading authority on English language skills. His best-known work is Word Power Made Easy, first published in 1949. He also edited several editions of Roget’s Theasurus. Normal Lewis passed away in 2006 in Whittier, California.
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