Oxford English Grammar

Covers written and spoken British and American English and reviews grammar, usage, punctuation, and phonetics

New Oxford English Grammar is Oxford's brand new and definitive guide to grammar usage. This book has been written by a leading expert in the field, covers both British and American English, and makes use of the unrivalled language monitoring of Oxford's English Dictionaries programme. Arranged in three clear parts for ease of use, its comprehensive coverage ranges from the very basic to the most complex aspects of grammar, all of which are explained clearly and engagingly. This descriptive source of reference is invaluable for those with an interest in the English language, undergraduate students of all disciplines, and for anyone who would like a clear guide to English grammar and how to use it.

This advanced English grammar course features: short, clear explanations that are easy to remember; real examples to show how grammar works in practice; engaging practice activities including Internet exercises, grammar in a text, and vocabulary; grammar for reading, writing, and speaking; and a pronunciation CD-ROM.

English grammar has changed a great deal since the beginning of the Twentieth Century, and it is a subject that can provide a complex minefield of uncertainties within the language. This accessible and comprehensive dictionary comes to the aid of both the general reader and the student or teacher, offering straightforward and immediate A-Z access to 1,000 grammatical terms and their meanings. All the currently accepted terms of grammar are included, as well as older, traditional names, controversial new coinages, and items from the study of other languages. Concise definitions of the wider subject of linguistics, including phonetics and transformational grammar, are accompanied by examples of language in use, and frequent quotations from existing works on grammar.

Comprehensive course divided into 20 units, each focusing on a different grammar point. With glossary of grammar points, various exercises, illustrations, examples, and answers. Suitable for self-study, building vocabulary, and developing grammar skills.

Put theory into practice with with exercises which test your knowledge and challenge your understanding

The Good Grammar Book teaches all the grammar needed for speaking and writing in English. It explains the rules, shows how the language works, and gives plenty of practice. It can be used either with the coursebook in class or as extra practice at home.