' Having been asked many times if he could recommend a definitive guide to use of our glorious language & not satisfied that the right book existed Lamb wrote it himself'
- Yorkshire Post Written by the President of the Queen's English Society & covering all of the basics this clear & practical guide will teach anyone how to write & use English correctly What is good English & why do we need it? The Queen's English shows how the English language used properly has great power to instruct move & entertain people but used incorrectly can lead to a lack of clarity & confusion This book informs in a light-hearted way reminding readers how to use the basics of grammar punctuation & spelling as well as further teaching them new tips & tricks of style rhetoric vocabulary & the use of foreign phrases to give their writing & speech a stylish & impressive flair The book also shows the perils of using language incorrectly offering extremely (if unintentionally) humorous examples of where bad English can cause one thing to mean something entirely different! Authoritative yet entertaining & illustrated with pithy drawings this is the ideal book for anyone who strives for clear stylish & accurate communication