This reference grammar has been developed for advanced students and teachers of English. The result of a thorough analysis of written and spoken language, this book provides a clear and detailed picture of modern English grammar. The clear layout, as well
This major new edition of the Collins COBUILD English Usage is a modern, easy-to-use and in-depth guide to English usage, aimed at upper-intermediate and advanced learners and teachers of English.
Collins COBUILD Active English has been designed for intermediate learners of English wishing to speak, write and read English with confidence. This handy, pocket size dictionary contains the 6,000 most important words in English, each one illustrated by an example from the Bank of English showing context and usage. All explanations are given in simple, natural English, and set grammatical patterns and structures are highlighted to give users maximum help with English usage.
Anxious about apostrophes? In a pickle over your pronouns and prepositions? Fear not—Mr. Gwynne is here with his wonderfully concise and highly enjoyable book of grammar. Within these pages, adults and children alike will find all they need to rediscover this lost science and sharpen up their skills. Mr. Gwynne believes that happiness depends at least partly on good grammar—and Mr. Gwynne is never wrong.
This new edition of the Collins COBUILD English Grammar provides teachers and advanced learners with a detailed and thorough analysis of modern English grammar. Based on the evidence of the Bank of English corpus, part of the 2.5 billion-word Collins Word Web, it is an invaluable guide to the language as it is written and spoken today. The new second edition of the Collins COBUILD English Grammar is specially designed for advanced learners and teachers of English. It provides a comprehensive picture of modern English grammar, presented in a fresh style, and based on a thorough analysis of the Bank of English corpus, part of Collins Word Web. This edition has been updated with hundreds of new examples from the corpus, to ensure that users have an up-to-date picture of today's English. The Collins COBUILD English Grammar is a vital learning tool for all advanced learners of English, and a key reference work for teachers of English.
The Collins COBUILD Active English Grammar offers intermediate learners of English a quick and easy-to-use reference guide to the most important points in English Grammar.
This book is a reference and practice material for pre-intermediate learners of English. All of the most important English grammar points explained in clear and simple language, with warning notes to help you avoid potential problems -- Back cover.