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A WORD FROM THE AUTHOR

My parents immigrated to the United States from Poland and learned English as a
second language as adults. My sisters and I were born in the United States. My parents
spoke Yiddish to us; we answered in English. In that process, my parents’ English improved
immeasurably. Such is the case with many immigrant parents whose children are fluent
in English. They usually learn English much faster than others; they hear the language in
natural ways, in the context of daily life.
Learning a language in context, whether it be from the home, from work, or from a
textbook, cannot be overestimated. The challenge for me has been to find a variety of
high-interest topics to engage the adult language learner. I was thrilled to work on this new
edition of Grammar in Context for National Geographic Learning. In so doing, I have been
able to combine exciting new readings with captivating photos to exemplify the grammar.
I have given more than 100 workshops at ESL programs and professional conferences
around the United States, where I have gotten feedback from users of previous editions
of Grammar in Context. Some teachers have expressed concern about trying to cover long
grammar units within a limited time. While ESL is not taught in a uniform number of hours
per week, I have heeded my audiences and streamlined the series so that the grammar and
practice covered is more manageable. And in response to the needs of most ESL programs,
I have expanded and enriched the writing component.
Whether you are a new user of Grammar in Context or have used this series before, I
welcome you to this new edition.

Sandra N. Elbaum

For my loves
Gentille, Chimene, Joseph, and Joy

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