This very useful book for Asian adult English learners comprises 73 lessons. Each lesson consists of 3 parts: a joke, a puzzle or a story from Chinese opera; a note on the informational grammar employed in Part 1; and a list of related words. Interspersed between the parts are suggested writing assignments. The lessons survey a broad spectrum of usage to help learners achieve proficiency in writing error-free English. Unconventional among language-learning books, it can also be read for pleasure.