English in Service, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)

Master practical English with real-world writing practice

This nonfiction edition, English in Service Book Two, helps late middle-school students master composition, grammar, and mechanics through engaging, purpose-driven writing tasks. It emphasizes real use over mere drills and guides learners to express clear ideas in writing and speaking.

In clear, student-friendly steps, the book links writing tasks to genuine communication goals—informing, entertaining, or persuading real readers. It includes a strong focus on business letters, punctuation, tenses, and voice, with guidance designed for teachers to support active, collaborative learning.

What you’ll experience

• Structured chapters that move from purpose to form, with practical drills and class activities.
• Hands-on practice in letters, notes, and short essays tied to real tasks like writing business letters and planning procedures.
• Guidance on grammar, punctuation, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, and sentence structure in accessible language.
• Examples and exercises that connect language rules to everyday communication and school life.

Ideal for students in the sixth through ninth grades and teachers seeking a classroom-tested approach to composition and language skills.