English Bites!: My Fullproof English Learning Formula by Manish Gupta : A Review

Summary Of The Book –

English Bites!: My Fullproof English Learning Formula, published in 2012, has been designed to help readers overcome language barriers, and to learn fluent English. The author speaks about his own experiences, and explains how he used to be a tongue-tied schoolboy. However, over time he developed his foothold over the English language, and finally became a well-versed banker. This book has a autobiographical feel to it, as it is filled with humorous stories of Gupta’s experiences and misadventures with the Queen’s language.

The author promises that readers of English Bites!: My Fullproof English Learning Formula will be able to inculcate more than a thousand new words in their vocabulary through easy and effective techniques. The differences between similar sounding words are also explained, in addition to descriptions about when and where to use them. Delightful incidences have been incorporated to showcase how terms can have different meanings in different situations. Furthermore, meanings of new words are mentioned at the footer of each page. In addition to this, English Bites!: My Fullproof English Learning Formula also contains trivia which ranges from B-school jargon to origin of words to brand names, and more. This guidebook is not a traditional self-help book. Jokes, anecdotes, and funny illustrations keep the reader’s interest in place, and makes learning fun.

This book can be used by candidates of CAT/GRE/XAT/GMAT, those who wish to develop a better command over English, and any language enthusiast. English Bites!: My Fullproof English Learning Formula, the author’s debut work, is the perfect guide to improve one’s verbal abilities.

Review Time –

English is thought to be one of the most important languages in the world. There are many reasons why English is so important. One of the reasons is that English is spoken as the first language in many countries. There are 104 countries where English is spoken as the first language.

Even in countries where English is not the native language, people use it for business and tourism. English is used for these purposes in most countries. English is considered the business language. English is the official language of the United Nations. English is also the official language of airlines and airports. All airline pilots that fly to other countries must be able to speak English.

There are different kinds of English like British English, Canadian English and American English. These are not separate languages. They are dialects. A dialect is the way people in a particular place speak their native language. It is important to remember that any form of English that you learn is good. There are no better versions of English. There are only different ones.

English Bites turned out to be something else when I started to read. Very different from what I thought it would be. At first I thought it would be boring book but when it started to read it was one of the well-researched books I have ever read. It seems like Manish is an expert in English. But truth is at one time, he also was struggling to learn the language. If you want to learn vocabulary or you are studying for CAT/GMAT or any other MBA entrance exam, then English Bites is the book for you. This book will add a lot of words to your vocabulary, will tell you origin of many words, their meanings and a lot more. What I personally liked about the book is the meaning of words given at the footer of each page. But at times you feel like you are reading a dictionary. 

The audience of this book is not restricted to youth but can also target readers with 30-45 age groups. This book is slow read. It takes time to pick up. It takes time to understand. The book is totally error-free. I found no error at all. Cover page is tempting and attracts one to buy it.

Verdict –

Whether the reader already has a grip on the English language or trying to find it, English Bites helps to add a lot of words to his/her vocabulary. It is sure read for those who want to learn English or preparing for MBA entrance exams. I would like to rate this book 4 out of 5. This book stands recommended by Read In Park. Over all a good read.