Practical English Usage, 4th edition: International Edition (without online access) (Paperback)  | Released: 01-Dec-16

Practical English Usage answers the questions that teachers and learners ask about English grammar and vocabulary, using clear corpus-informed explanations and examples.More than 6 entries range across issues such as:Ȣ using tensesȢ the truth about conditionalsȢ article problemsȢ singular theyȢ get as a passive auxiliaryȢ bring or take?Ȣ can, could, may or might?Ȣ classic or classical?Ȣ the language of emailsȢ politenessȢ avoiding offensive languageNew editionNow organized into two main parts for quicker, easier referenceȢ Complete practical learnerșs grammar28 sections cover all the grammar and usage that learners need to know, including:- the grammar of speech and formal writing- British-American differences- changes in English- questions of style and idiom- lists of learnersș most common mistakesȢ Guide to vocabulary problems- rules for word formation and spelling- a survey of high-priority vocabulary areas- an A-Z guide to over 25 common word problems. About the AuthorMichael Swan: ELTons 2014 British Council lifetime achievement award winner Michael Swan is a writer specializing in English Language teaching and reference materials. His many publications include Practical English Usage (OUP), the Cambridge English Course series (with Catherine Walter), and, also with Catherine Walter, the new Oxford English Grammar Course. Michael’s interests include pedagogic grammar, mother-tongue influence in second language acquisition and the relationship between applied linguistic theory and classroom language-teaching practice. He has had extensive experience with adult learners and has worked with teachers in many countries.