Practice Makes Perfect Learn the English you need. Gain the language skills you want. Practice Makes Perfect: Basic English is a trusted companion to your English-learning experience. In each bite-sized lesson, author Julie Lachance explains one-and only one-grammar concept and includes many clear examples. The accompanying fun and interesting exercises let you practice, practice, practice what you have learned. Although these lessons are purposely short so you can complete them in twenty minutes or less, you can go at a pace that works for you.