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Focus on Grammar: An Advanced Course for Reference and Practice (Teacher's Manual)
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Good fit if you want structured language practice with clear intent. Good fit if you want reference-like language support you can dip into. If you favor lyrical short chapters, the book leans on dry, observational wit.
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Weaker fit if you need no language-learning utility. Weaker fit if you need zero drill or reinforcement structure. You only want something with very current references and examples.
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Focus on Grammar: An Advanced Course for Reference and Practice (Teacher's Manual) by Jay Maurer reads like a language-oriented title that rewards practice, repetition, and quick check-ins. The copy on hand shows 1995 • Addison-Wesley • 165 pages, useful if you want to gauge size and reading commitment.
Edition on file: 1995 • Addison-Wesley • 165 pages • ISBN 9780201656947.
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Worth a look if you want a backlist title that still has a clear identity and use case.
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Low commitment. Best treated as a dip-in book you consult in short bursts.
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The likely reading experience leans toward practice, reference value, and repeat-friendly checkpoints more than a single dramatic arc. Net effect: a compact read that should get to its point quickly. It also has the feel of a backlist title rather than a brand-new release.
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