Communicating with Grammar 1: Skills for Life 2e is a Canadian series for ESL and EFL students who wish to improve their English grammar. It presents clear and concise grammar theory through explanations and examples. Following a four-skills approach, the associated task-based activities contextualize new grammar concepts in a communicative manner. The readings, audio, and activities focus on common personal and professional situations, such as interactions with family, friends, and colleagues, which increases students' comfort and ability in communicating in real life. By the end of the textbook, students will be prepared for further study or work in an English-speaking environment.

Level 1 is designed for students with basic English skills who need to build a solid foundation of major verb tenses and of sentence structure.

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Alice Johnston-Newman, BA, MA, CTESL, is a language teacher, writer and translator with thirty years' experience teaching English as a first and second language. She is currently a professor at Collège La Cité in Ottawa and has taught at Algonquin College, Carleton University, and abroad.

Julita Milewski, BA, M.Ed, has been an ESL teacher for over 15 years. Her teaching experience includes working with adolescent and adult learners, international students, and immigrants. She has taught at the University of Ottawa, Carleton University, and is currently an ESL professor at Collège La Cité in Ottawa.

"This is a great book that give clear explanations and practice exercises. It would be a very good supplement to your theme-based classes." --Brandie Glasgow-Spanos, St. Ann Adult Learning Centre

"An excellent resource for grammar support that can be used for both writing and speaking courses. It provides good interactive practice activities for the classroom, and the students can also use it for self-study." --Olivera Jovovic, Kwantlen Polytechnic University

"It's a great Canadian grammar textbook that allows learners to use the concepts in context. It also addresses all four skills, which gives it an edge against other textbooks." --Marlaina Riggio, Collège La Cité