學英文一直是個國民運動，在許多行業中與國外客戶往來的商業書信通常都是以英文溝通。英文雖然是個國際性的語言，但是對許多人而言，文法總是讓人望之怯步。於是在書寫上總是捅了許多蔞子，鬧出很多笑話。比如說，將「我感覺很糟」 (I feel bad)說成「我的觸覺很糟」 (I feel badly)，或是用錯了標點符號，將「我想要一隻短毛狗」(I want a short-haired dog)說成「我想要一隻多毛的矮犬」(I want a short haired dog)等等。

作者蜜瓊•佛卡提 (Mignon Fogarty)在《文法小天后的寫作指南》裡用眾多幽默風趣的例子，讓讀者更輕鬆去理解英文文法使用上的撇步，讓我們都能無痛學習英文文法。

蜜瓊•佛卡提最先是以網路上自製的播客(podcast)吸引聽眾下載文法學習的mp3，這個「文法小天后」的網站光在2007年就被下載相關文法教學mp3六百萬次!並且還受邀參加美國著名的歐普拉脫口秀(The Oprah Winfrey Show)，也登上了CNN.com和Wall Street Journal的版面。(相關報導請點選連結參考)，另外也被iTunes選為2007年最佳播客網站之一。

此書預定7月出版，目前有galley可以索取審閱，galley數量有限，欲者從速，以免向隅!

Summary

Are you stumped by split infinitives? Terrified of using “who” when a “whom” is called for? Do you avoid the words “lay” and “lie” altogether?

Grammar Girl is here to help!

Mignon Fogarty, a.k.a. Grammar Girl, is determined to wipe out bad grammar—but she’s also determined to make the process as painless as possible. One year ago, she created a weekly podcast to tackle some of the most common mistakes people make while communicating. The podcasts have now been downloaded more than seven million times, and Mignon has dispensed grammar tips on Oprah and appeared on the pages of The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today.

Written with the wit, warmth, and accessability that the podcasts are known for, Grammar Girl’s Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing covers the grammar rules and word-choice guidelines that can confound even the best writers. From “between vs. among” and “although vs. while” to comma splices and misplaced modifiers, Mignon offers memory tricks and clear explanations that will help readers recall and apply those troublesome grammar rules. Chock-full of tips on style, business writing, and effective e-mailing, Grammar Girl’s print debut deserves a spot on every communicator’s desk.

作者 About the Author 

蜜瓊•佛卡提 (Mignon Fogarty)是「文法小天后」的網站創始者，她在數個生活與科學類的網站擔任編輯與監督。除了擁有美國華盛頓大學英文學位之外，還有史丹福大學生物學的碩士學位。目前與先生Patrick居住在美國內華達州的雷諾市(Reno, Nevada)。

**此書目前已授澳洲的audio rights (出版社: Franklin Electronic Publishing)，CNN.com與Wall Street Journal皆有「文法小天后」網站的相關報導

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