Books

Q in the Garden of Grammar

Do you think grammar is BORING? Unimportant? That we can get along just fine without it?

That’s what Q from Alphabet Village thought. He even wrote an article about how overrated grammar is.

The article shocked the Grammar Wizard. She wanted to set Q right. So, she sent Q on an adventure to explore different parts of the Grammar Dimension. He talked with trees that spoke through the breeze, befriended a lazy bookworm named Wow, and ate the tastiest comma in his life.   

Q had no idea, but he was the only one who could save the Grammar Dimension from falling into chaos.

Could Q—who knew so little of grammar—save his world from days of darkness?

This book is for 9 to 13-year-old children and for adults who remain curious about grammar.

Hi! I’m an English trainer with fifteen years of experience. I wrote this book so that children and adults can better understand the geography grammar.

After reading this book, it is my hope that the reader would have a stronger grasp of grammar. And I hope that she will consider grammar to be less boring!

If you have any questions about the book, let me know.

Q in the Garden of Grammar is available on Amazon.

Common Indian Errors in Business English

I have been a corporate trainer for many years now. While training, I have noticed that many adult learners are usually not motivated enough to spend the time and energy to strengthen their language fundamentals, especially when it comes to grammar and vocabulary.

Alas! Many of us are searching for immediate solutions. We want to know the errors we are making and what should be said instead. We are not interested in mulling over the meanings and nuances of words and phrases. Nor are we keen to learn the finer aspects of a grammar point. The demand is for the language learning equivalent of instant noodles. Instant answers. Tell me what I need to know, and nothing more!

Keeping this state of mind in mind, I have come out with a book which is a compilation of common errors made by Indian speakers in the business context. Many of these errors are errors that I encounter time and time again. And they are present (and alive and well) in a wide range of business settings; I have delivered training sessions at a variety companies  — from manufacturing companies to hotels to IT firms.

The book is an illustrated guide to common errors. It covers these topics:

1. Prepositions
2. Articles
3. Uncountable Nouns
4. Comparatives
5. Vocabulary
6. Indian English vs. International English

This is how the book works: there are two or three options on a page. You’ll have to select the correct one. You then turn the page, and there is the correct answer, waiting patiently for you. It’s as simple as that!

Here are some sample pages:

The book is available on Amazon.