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Sunday, June 02, 2019 , ,
Michael Swan, Catherine Walter ... 348 pages - Publisher: Oxford University Press; (January, 2011) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 019431250X - ISBN-13: 978-0194312509

Each section opens with a lively presentation page which introduces the point of grammar. The grammar explanations are short, concise and easy to remember. Each grammar point that students learn is followed by an activity so they can practice before moving on to the next explanation. The practice activities are really engaging. 'Check your knowledge' exercises revise basic grammar and are combined with vocabulary work. 'Internet exercises' encourage students to do their own exploration of usage. Part 2, Grammar for reading, writing, and speaking helps your students with the production and understanding of more complex spoken exchanges and written texts at different levels of formality. Towards the end of the Advanced level students will be at a level where they will benefit from using Practical English Usage and Practical English Usage Diagnostic Tests.
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Sunday, June 02, 2019 , ,
Michael Swan, Catherine Walter ... 386 pages - Publisher: Oxford Univ. Press, (February, 2011) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0194420825 - ISBN-13: 978-0194420822 

Combining rich illustrations and authentic exercises, How English Works makes the learning and practising of grammar both a pleasure and a challenge. The author's imaginative and wholly original approach to the presentation and organisation of their text offers students a lively, purposeful package to give them a confident command of English forms and their uses. Designed for students working on their own, but also ideal for use in class, How English Works covers all the key elements in the standard EFL grammar syllabus, and many other topics which are often ignored.
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Wednesday, May 22, 2019 , ,
Michael Swan ... 635 pages - Publisher: Oxford Univ. Press; 4th edition (February, 2017) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0194202429 - ISBN-13: 978-0194202428

This unique reference guide addresses problem points in the language as encountered by learners and their teachers. It gives information and advice that is practical, clear, reliable, and easy to find. Most of the book is about grammar, but it also covers selected points of vocabulary, idioms, style, pronunciation, and spelling. Practical English Usage has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. Now revised and updated for the fourth edition, it answers the questions that teachers and learners ask about English grammar and vocabulary with clear, corpus-informed explanations and examples.
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Tuesday, May 21, 2019 , ,
Raymond Murphy ... 390 pages - Publisher: Cambridge Univ. Press; 5th edition (January, 2019) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1108457657 - ISBN-13: 978-1108457651

Raymond Murphy's English Grammar in Use is the first choice for intermediate (B1-B2) learners and covers all the grammar you will need at this level. This book with answers has clear explanations and practice exercises that have helped millions of people around the world improve their English. It is perfect for self-study and can also be used by teachers as a supplementary book in classrooms.
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Thursday, February 22, 2018 , , ,
Bruce Rogers ... 544 pages - Publisher: Heinle ELT; 1st edition (April, 2010) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 111122059X - ISBN-13: 978-1111220594 ...

The instruction and practice in The Complete Guide to the TOEFL Test, PBT Edition, helps students master the skills necessary to achieve the best possible score on the Paper-based TOEFL and to prepare them for success in an academic setting. It is also suitable for preparation for the Institutional TOEFL.
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Thursday, August 31, 2017 , ,
Jeremy Harmer ... 446 pages - Publisher: Pearson Education ESL; 5th edition (July, 2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1447980255 - ISBN-13: 978-1447980254 ...

The highly acclaimed Practice of English Language Teaching is the essential guide for teachers of English in a wide range of contexts. The fifth edition has been revised to reflect new developments in language teaching. It explains current pedagogy to teachers who want to access the most relevant ELT practices and incorporate them into their lessons.
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Wednesday, July 19, 2017 , ,
Martin Parrott ... 479 pages - Publisher: Cambridge Univ. Press; 2nd edition (January, 2010) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0521712041 - ISBN-13: 978-0521712040 ...

An invaluable resource helping teachers at all levels of experience to develop their understanding of English grammar. Grammar for English Language Teachers is designed to help practising and trainee teachers to develop their knowledge of English grammar systems. It encourages teachers to appreciate factors that affect grammatical choices, and evaluates the 'rules of thumb' presented to learners in course materials. Consolidation exercises provide an opportunity for teachers to test these rules against real language use and to evaluate classroom and reference materials.
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Saturday, May 27, 2017 , ,
Grant Barrett ... 238 pages - Publisher: Zephyros Press; (March, 2016) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1623157145 - ISBN-13: 978-1623157142 ...

Expert linguist Grant Barrett gives you all the tools you need to improve your everyday communication--from perfecting your punctuation to polishing your speaking skills--with his accessible, go-to grammar guide.
Language learners of all levels can turn to this easy-to-navigate grammar guide again and again for quick and authoritative information. From conjugating verbs to crafting sentences to developing your own style, Grant Barrett provides you with the tools and motivation to improve the way you communicate. Perfect English Grammar helps you clearly say what you want to say-and the best way to say it. Never Be Wrong: Catchy examples help you remember core grammar rules - Sharpen Your Style: Composition guidelines let you express yourself fully - Look It Up: Seamless navigation makes it easy to find answers quickly - Geek Out: Explore the tricky questions with Grant Barrett's help. Whether you're a busy professional or on the job hunt, Perfect English Grammar makes it easier than ever to improve your grasp of grammar.
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Sunday, May 21, 2017 , , ,
Mark Lester ... 224 pages - Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 1st edition (August, 2010) ... Language: English - ASIN: B004ISL4JQ by Amazon Digital Services ... 

Get control over those difficult areas of English grammar: Practice Makes Perfect: Advanced English Grammar for ESL Learners is focused on those grammar topics that might pose special problems for you, especially if English is not your first language. Because it targets advanced topics, you will quickly zero in on what holds you back from fluency. And like with all of the bestselling Practice Makes Perfect books, you can practice through exercises and reinforce your knowledge. The book includes: 775 exercises -Expertise from Mark Lester, an ESL expert in grammar who founded the highly respected ESL department at the University of Hawaii. He authored the most popular college classroom grammar in the country. Topics include: Noun plurals, Possessive nouns and personal pronouns, Articles and quantifiers, Adjectives, Verb forms and tenses, Talking about present time, Talking about past time, Talking about future time, Causative verbs, The passive, The structure of adjective clauses, Restrictive and nonrestrictive adjective clauses, Gerunds, Infinitives, Noun clauses.
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Sunday, May 21, 2017 , , ,
Bas Aarts, Sylvia Chalker, Edmund Weiner ... 464 pages - Publisher: Oxford Univ. Press; 2nd edition (January, 2014) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0199658234 - ISBN-13: 978-0199658237 ...

The Oxford Dictionary of English Grammar is a straightforward and accessible A-Z guide of the diverse and often complex terminology of English grammar. It contains over 1,600 entries with clear and concise definitions, enhanced by numerous sample sentences, as well as relevant quotations from the scholarly literature of the field. This second edition is written and edited by Professor Bas Aarts of University College London, writer of the acclaimed Oxford Modern English Grammar. It has been fully revised and updated, with particular attention paid to refreshing the sample sentences included within the text. There are over 150 new entries that cover current terminology which has arisen since the publication of the first edition, and there are new entries on the most important English grammars published since the start of the 20th century. Hundreds of new cross-references enhance the user-friendly nature of the text, and the list of works cited has been thoroughly updated to reflect the current state of the field. A short appendix of web links has been added.
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Sunday, May 07, 2017 , ,
John M. Swales, Christine B. Feak ...
432 pages - Publisher: Univ. of Michigan Press ELT; 3rd edition (July, 2012) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0472034758 - ISBN-13: 978-0472034758 ...

Like its predecessor, the third edition of Academic Writing for Graduate Students explains understanding the intended audience, the purpose of the paper, and academic genres; includes the use of task-based methodology, analytic group discussion, and genre consciousness-raising; shows how to write summaries and critiques; features Language Focus sections that address linguistic elements as they affect the wider rhetorical objectives; and helps students position themselves as junior scholars in their academic communities. Among the many changes in the third edition: * newer, longer, and more authentic texts and examples * greater discipline variety in texts (added texts from hard sciences and engineering) * more in-depth treatment of research articles * greater emphasis on vocabulary issues * revised flow-of-ideas section * additional tasks that require students to do their own research * more corpus-informed content * binding that allows the book to lay flat when open.
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Tuesday, May 02, 2017 , ,
Geraldine Woods ... Get the last word on English grammar: Grasping the intricacies of the English language doesn't need to be tricky, and this down-to-earth guide breaks everything down in ways that make sense—Revealing rules, tips, and tricks to eliminate confusion and gain clarity, English Grammar For Dummies gives you everything you need to communicate with confidence! Good grammar lays the foundation for speaking and writing clearly. This easy-to-follow book will help you become a more articulate, effective communicator. Covering everything from the building blocks of a sentence to those pesky rules of punctuation, it offers the practical guidance you need to communicate in a way that would make any English teacher proud. Improve your speaking skills - Clearly compose written communications - Get the latest techniques for continuous improvement - Write a winning college entrance exam or compelling business presentation. Stop worrying about the grammar police and become more confident with your words!

Info-Details: 408 pages - Publisher: For Dummies; 3rd edition (May, 2017) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1119376599 - ISBN-13: 978-1119376590 ...
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Tuesday, May 02, 2017 , ,
Andrea DeCapua ... 439 pages - Publisher: Springer; 2nd edition (August, 2016) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 3319339141 - ISBN-13: 978-3319339146 ...

Updated and revised with more examples and expanded discussions, this second edition continues the aim of providing teachers with a solid understanding of the use and function of grammatical structures in American English. The book avoids jargon and presents essential grammatical structures clearly and concisely. Dr. DeCapua approaches grammar from a descriptive rather than a prescriptive standpoint, discussing differences between formal and informal language, and spoken and written English. The text draws examples from a wide variety of authentic materials to illustrate grammatical concepts. The many activities throughout the book engage users in exploring the different elements of grammar and in considering how these elements work together to form meaning. Users are encouraged to tap into their own, often subconscious, knowledge of grammar to consciously apply their knowledge to their own varied teaching settings. The text also emphasizes the importance of understanding grammar from the perspective of English language learners, an approach that allows teachers to better appreciate the difficulties these learners face.  Specific areas of difficulties for learners of English are highlighted throughout.
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Friday, February 03, 2017 , ,
Rodney Huddleston, Geoffrey K. Pullum ... 
322 pages - Publisher: Cambridge Univ. Press; (February, 2005) ...
Language: English - ASIN: B00AKE1T2Y by Amazon Digital Services ...

This groundbreaking undergraduate textbook on modern Standard English grammar is the first to be based on the revolutionary advances of the authors' previous work, The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language (2002). The analyses defended there are outlined here more briefly, in an engagingly accessible and informal style. Errors of the older tradition of English grammar are noted and corrected, and the excesses of prescriptive usage manuals are firmly rebutted in specially highlighted notes that explain what older authorities have called 'incorrect' and show why those authorities are mistaken. This book is intended for students in colleges or universities who have little or no previous background in grammar, and presupposes no linguistics. It contains exercises, and will provide a basis for introductions to grammar and courses on the structure of English not only in linguistics departments but also in English language and literature departments and schools of education.
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Wednesday, February 01, 2017 , ,
Michael McCarthy, Felicity O'Dell ... 304 pages - Publisher: Cambridge Univ. Press; 2nd edition (January, 2014) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1107637767 - ISBN-13: 978-1107637764 ...

A second edition of the best-selling vocabulary practice book, ideal for self-study or classroom use. English Vocabulary in Use Advanced with answers and CD-ROM is the highest level in the family of best-selling vocabulary reference and practice books from Cambridge. Vocabulary is clearly presented and contextualised on left-hand pages, with practice activities on facing right-hand pages. The book includes 100 units presenting new words in context, showing advanced learners how to use them, and highlighting common mistakes. It is informed by the Cambridge International Corpus to ensure that the vocabulary is useful, relevant and up-to-date.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2017 , ,
Stuart Redman, Ruth Gairns ... 144 pages - Publisher: Cambridge University Press; (January, 2001) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0521779804 - ISBN-13: 978-0521779807 ...

This addition to the best-selling English Vocabulary in Use series provides 100 vocabulary tests based on English Vocabulary in Use pre-intermediate and intermediate. It is a very convenient revision aid which builds confidence in using vocabulary. There is a simple scoring system on each page which helps students to measure their progress. The user-friendly answer key also includes phonetic versions of words which are difficult to pronounce. The book uses a wide range of testing techniques including: matching, labelling, recognising errors, word-building, forming word partnerships, word puzzles, ranking items, unscrambling and many more. This flexible material can either be used by learners familiar with English Vocabulary in Use or as a stand-alone for students interested in testing their vocabulary. The book is designed for self-study but can also be used in class.
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Monday, January 30, 2017 , ,
Gareth King ... 304 pages - Publisher: Routledge; (January, 2005) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0415299535 - ISBN-13: 978-0415299534

Colloquial English is an easy-to-use course, specially written by an experienced teacher for self-study or class use. It teaches current spoken and written English, as used in the UK, through the medium of English itself. This course assumes a basic knowledge of English and is suitable for post-beginners, whether studying on their own or as part of a class. Features include: Full explanations and illustrations of grammatical terms  + Pronunciation guide to help with areas of particular difficulty + a variety of exercises to help learners to grow in confidence + full answer key.
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Tuesday, January 03, 2017 , ,
360 pages - Publisher: DK; (December, 2016) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1465451544 - ISBN-13: 978-1465451545 ... 

A self-study English grammar guide using innovative visual learning methods to make even the trickiest points easy to understand, for the approximately 1 million adults in the United States learning English as a second language. Suitable for English-language learners of all levels, from beginner to advanced, and even experienced English speakers looking for a reminder of key language points, English for Everyone: English Grammar Guide is an intuitive way to study English grammar. Clear illustrations put learning points in context and make them easy to remember, and simple graphics and annotated sample sentences break down grammar constructions, making even difficult points easy to follow.

English for Everyone: English Grammar Guide covers the language skills, vocabulary, and grammar needed for the major global English-language exams, including TOEFL. All learning is practiced across speaking, listening, reading, and writing exercises, offering rounded preparation for work, travel, study, and exams. Download the free app and practice online with free listening exercises at www.dkefe.com. Series Overview: English for Everyone series teaches all levels of English, from beginner to advanced, to speakers of English as a second language. Innovative visual learning methods introduce key language skills, grammar, and vocabulary, which are reinforced with a variety of speaking, reading, and writing exercises to make the English language easier to understand and learn. Visit www.dkefe.com to find out more.
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Tuesday, November 29, 2016 , ,
A. J. Thomson, A. V. Martinet ...
Exercises 1: 192 pages - Publisher: Oxford University Press; 3rd revised edition (November, 1986) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0194313492 - ISBN-13: 978-0194313490 ...

Exercises 2: 199 pages - Publisher: Oxford University Press; 3rd edition (July, 1986) ... 
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0194313441 - ISBN-13: 978-0194313445 ...

A clear, comprehensive reference grammar. The Exercises can be used with or without the Grammar. They include an answer key.
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