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English as a Second Language - Practical English Usage, 4th Edition Paperback with Online Access: Michael Swan's guide to problems in English

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Book Synopsis: Practical English Usage is recommended for any teacher, trainee teacher, or advanced-level student looking for answers to questions about the English language. The material is now organised in two parts (grammar and vocabulary), making it easier than ever to find the answers, either online or in print.

Part 1 is a complete practical learner's grammar with 28 sections, covering all the structural points that cause problems for learners.

Part 2 is a guide to vocabulary problems covering:

  • rules for word formation and spelling
  • a survey of high-priority vocabulary areas
  • an A-Z guide to over 250 common word problems

The 600+ entries provide answers to the questions that learners typically ask, for example:

  • use of tenses
  • the truth about conditionals
  • article problems
  • singular they
  • get as a passive auxiliary
  • bring or take?
  • can, could, may or might?
  • classic or classical?
  • the language of emails
  • rules for word formation and spelling

Plus:

  • the grammar of speech and formal writing
  • British-American differences
  • questions of style and idiom
  • changes in English
  • politeness
  • avoiding offensive language
  • a survey of high-priority vocabulary areas
  • a guide to over 250 common vocabulary problems
  • lists of learners' most common mistakes

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Looking for a comprehensive guide to the English language? Look no further than Practical English Usage, 4th Edition Paperback with Online Access by Michael Swan. This book is a must-have for teachers, trainee teachers, and advanced-level students who want to have all their questions about English answered. Organized into two parts - grammar and vocabulary - this book makes finding the answers easier than ever, whether you're accessing it online or in print.

Part 1 of Practical English Usage is a complete practical learner's grammar with 28 sections, covering all the structural points that often cause confusion for learners. Part 2 is a guide to vocabulary problems, providing rules for word formation and spelling, a survey of high-priority vocabulary areas, and an A-Z guide to over 250 common word problems. With over 600 entries, this book has answers to the questions that learners frequently ask, such as the use of tenses, conditionals, articles, and more.

In addition to its comprehensive coverage of grammar and vocabulary, Practical English Usage also delves into the grammar of speech and formal writing, British-American differences, questions of style and idiom, changes in English, politeness, and avoiding offensive language. It even includes a survey of high-priority vocabulary areas and a guide to over 250 common vocabulary problems, as well as lists of learners' most common mistakes.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to have all your English language questions answered. Get your copy of Practical English Usage, 4th Edition Paperback with Online Access today and take your English skills to the next level.

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