The "Fundamentals of English Grammar," by Betty Schrampfer Azar, is a popular grammar teaching resource for instructors who teach English as a Second Language. The textbook is used as a primary text at local and national English language schools. Instructors who teach ESL at the university level often use this resource in non-credit classes to include for-credit continuing education courses. Azar's book provides in-depth, foundational coverage of all English grammar concepts for non-native speakers.
"Webster's New World Handbook" is a desk reference on English grammar. The handbook provides grammar samples and explanations. It covers punctuation, common spelling mistakes, sentence structure, word usage and writing. Although the book is concise, it is comprehensive and user-friendly. A special feature of the handbook is that it provides samples of grammar used in composing an email, preparing memos and company documents, drafting lengthy reports and delivering presentations. The book is ideal for teachers who need to access grammar concepts quickly.
"A Commonsense Guide to Grammar and Usage," by Larry Beason and Mark Lester, is a student-friendly textbook. English grammar teaching instructors use this resource for both native and ESL learners who struggle particularly with sentence structure issues related to misplacing modifiers and creating dangling modifiers. The textbook covers a wide range of grammar subjects, and provides diagrams to make it easier for students to remember how to recognize and correct a grammatical error. The guide also provides access to online resources for students.
English grammar teaching resources such as handouts and worksheets give instructors a method for teaching students how to be more proactive in learning and correcting their own grammar mistakes. The standard English handout is typically used in both beginning and intermediate English classes. Beginning English students at the university level are typically non-native speakers. These types of students need the rote learning exercises that instructors use within each class to help students remember basic principles. Handouts typically cover only single concepts of grammar, such as "present participle," "articles," "conjunctions" and "nouns."