Essential Grammar in Use by Raymond Murphy
📕 A Self-Study Reference and Practice Book for Elementary Learners of English
The red book that turns “I no speak English” into confident communication in 90 days.
Before the famous blue book and 50 million success stories, Murphy asked: “What about absolute beginners?”
This is the book that starts from zero and builds your English foundation strong.
Read MoreThe Beginning That Changes Everything:
- 🌟 Start from ZERO — No previous English needed
- 🌟 Build Foundations — Every essential structure
- 🌟 Simple English — Explanations you actually understand
- 🌟 Confidence First — Success from lesson one
- 🌟 Clear Path — From nothing to intermediate ready
- 🌟 Murphy Method — Proven by millions, perfected for beginners
The Journey from Zero to Hero:
- Day 1: “I am, you are, he is” — You’re already learning
- Week 1: Making simple sentences that work
- Week 4: Present, past, and future under control
- Week 8: Having real conversations
- Week 12: Ready for the blue book (intermediate)
- 6 Months: “Did I really start from zero?”
Who Needs the Red Book?
- ✅ Complete beginners starting their English journey
- ✅ False beginners who studied but can’t speak
- ✅ Refugees and immigrants needing survival English
- ✅ Young learners wanting independence
- ✅ Pre-intermediate students with weak foundations
- ✅ Anyone who tried and failed with other methods
Real Beginner Success Stories:
“Arrived in London speaking zero English. 3 months with red Murphy, got a job.” — Polish carpenter
“My 14-year-old went from failing to top of class. This book is magic.” — Parent
“Refugee from Syria. This book gave me a new life in Canada.” — Ahmad
The 115 Units That Build Your English:
- 📘 Be, Have, Do — The three pillars of English
- 📘 Present Simple — I work, he works (finally clear!)
- 📘 Present Continuous — I am working (when and why)
- 📘 Past Simple — I worked, I didn’t work
- 📘 Future Forms — I will, I’m going to (the difference!)
- 📘 Questions — Never confuse do/does/did again
- 📘 Word Order — Why “I like very much coffee” is wrong
- 📘 Basic Modals — Can, must, should made simple
- 📘 Articles — A, an, the (the basics that matter)
The Murphy Magic for Beginners:
- 🎯 Visual Learning — Pictures explain everything
- 🎯 Real Situations — English for actual life
- 🎯 Short Units — Never overwhelming
- 🎯 Immediate Practice — Use it or lose it
- 🎯 Answer Key — Check yourself, build confidence
- 🎯 No Teacher Needed — True self-study
Before and After the Red Book:
| Before | After |
|---|---|
| “I no understand” | “I don’t understand” |
| “Where you go yesterday?” | “Where did you go yesterday?” |
| “I am student since 3 year” | “I have been a student for 3 years” |
Your English Life Starts Now
Forget past failures, complicated rules, and feeling stuck.
This is your fresh start, your clear path, your certain success.
In 90 days, you’ll be speaking English. In 6 months, you’ll be ready for intermediate. In a year, you’ll wonder why you waited so long.
Available Formats:
- 📕 Book with Answers — Everything you need
- 📱 Book + eBook — Learn anywhere
- 🎧 Book + Audio — Perfect pronunciation too
- 📲 App Version — Practice on your phone
“I teach English to beginners. I’ve tried everything. Nothing comes close to the red Murphy. It’s the only book that never fails.” — ESL Teacher, 20 years experience
REMEMBER: Every English master started with the red book. Your journey begins with one click.
