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Practical English Usage is a standard reference book aimed at foreign learners of English and their teachers written by Michael Swan. Published by Oxford University Press , it has sold over 2 million copies since the first edition was published in A third edition was released in , and a fourth in It features basic descriptions of English grammar and usage as well as highlighting various words which are often problematic for non-native speakers.
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Have you forgotten your password? Related Documents. It will also be helpful to a teacher who is looking for a clear explanation of a difficult language point. There is very full coverage of grammar, as well as explanations of a large number of common vocabulary problems.
There are also some entries designed to clarify more general questions e. The explanations deal mainly with standard modem everyday British English, and are illustrated with realistic examples of current usage. Stylistic differences e. The few grammatical differences between British and American English are also described, and there is a good deal of information about other British-American differences, but the book is not intended as a systematic guide to American usage. Why should there be strikingly different notions and models of grammar?
Are they in compatible? Which one or ones fit s best the needs of applied linguists if we assume that applied linguists address real-world problems through the lens of language? And which one s could make most sense to non-specialists? If grammar is not a fixed entity but a set of usage norms in constant flux, how can we persuade other professionals and the general public that this is a positive observation rather than a threat to civilised behaviour?
This book draws upon both historical and modern grammars from across the globe to provide a multi-layered picture of world grammar. It will be useful to teachers and researchers of English as a first and second language, though the inclusion of examples from and occasional references to other languages French, Spanish, Malay, Swedish, Russian, Welsh, Burmese, Japanese is intended to broaden the appeal to teachers and researchers of other languages.
It will be of use to final-year undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students as well as secondary and tertiary level teachers and researchers in applied linguistics, second language acquisition and grammar pedagogy. The book contains exercises to test understanding and give readers the opportunity to consider grammar in context.
The first part of the book covers approximately carefully selected words, focusing on groups of confusable words that sound alike, look alike or are frequently mixed up. The authors help to solve academic dilemmas, such as correct usage of the apostrophe and the crucial difference between infer and imply.
This is the essential reference text for all students working on improving their academic writing skills. Visit the companion website for a range of supporting exercises: www. It combines a comprehensive syllabus and reliable teaching resources, work book exercises, and complete resource lists, making it the primary text for EAP teachers and students alike, both as a study guide for students, and a source book for teachers.
This course book has been designed for the International Student wishing to study Academic English and seeking to achieve a level that will gain Direct Entry into a college or university of choice in a Western country like Australia, the United Kingdom, or the United States of America.
It is also designed for students who wish to bring their level of English up to an acceptable International Standard, but not necessarily wishing to go overseas for further study.
The lesson structure has been designed by a team of professional IELTS and Academic English teachers, and is enhanced by a set of published resources readily available in most countries of the world.
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