- Paperback: 658 pages
- Publisher: OUP Oxford; 2nd Revised edition edition (1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 019431197X
- ISBN-13: 978-0194311977
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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- #10 in Books > Languages > English as a Foreign Language > Grammar & Vocabulary
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114 of 115 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I studied English as a second language and have been teaching it for over 10 years in Hong Kong. From time to time, I need to consult a dictionary or a reference book on usages and grammar. I saw this book by accident several years ago in the education section of the university library and I knew it's the one book I couldn't do without. I rushed to the bookshop to get my own copy and I've been using it ever since. I would recommend it to anybody who is serious in improving his or her own English. After you've read this book you'll be surprised to find English Grammar can actually be presented in a user-friendly manner. The concepts are very clearly defined and well-illustrated by self-explanatory examples. For elementary learners and beginners, I would also recommend "Practical English Grammar" by the same author. It's a good start and accompanied with an exercise book. All in all, it is a MUST for all ESL learners.
46 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
My English lecturer recomended this book to me, and I have never regretted buying it. As a non-native speaker of English, I find this reference book to be very straight foward and answers most, if not all, of my questions on English. The defferences between formal written English, and informal written English are clearly explained, and there are a lot of examples too. As a non-native speaker, the part on the differences between Brittish and American English is greatly appreciated. On top of that, entries on pronunciation, punctuation marks, idioms, taboo words, slang, spelling and others are also available. It is also very user-friendly as there is a solid index, and a cross-reference to related topics. I would recomend this book to those who are studying English in the elementary level, as well as the advanced non-native speakers as one will never fail to learn something new whenever one opens up the book.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I think this book is the best one in its category. Every problem I have had, it has helped me completely and quickly. Some items are explained as complete as possible, especially about prepositions. The arrangement of subjects and the index of this book are excellent. At the end, I'd like to thank Michael Swan for this fantastic writing.
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Big, fat and useless
This is regarded as a classic text, but in the eight years that I have owned it I can't say that I have ever found the answer to a single grammar or usage problem in this book. Read more
Published on 7 May 2008 by Greshon
A very useful grammar the size of a dictionary
This grammar book has the size of a dictionary, and the entries are in alphabetical order for quick reference. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2004 by VENTURINI VIVIANA
it is recommended
when I started studying English at university,I was in great need to an English Grammar book.once I went to the liberary,and searching for that,I began having a look at all the... Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2003 by "amranidjallal273"
Contains every grammar point .
This is an excellent reference book which does contain all the essential information you may need when teaching English. Read more
Published on 30 Aug 2000 by jacymarks@hotmail.com
simply brilliant - a must have
Michael Swan's book is simply brilliant for everyone who learns English. I am a translator and use it quite frequently to look up all kind of things. Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2000
Excellent book!
This book is a quick reference to grammar concepts and correct usage of words. The aspect I most apreciated is the huge use of everyday life examples (the "pen is on the... Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2000
Excellent non-prescriptive reference
Designed as a reference book, it is very easy to find what you're looking for. The style is simple and straight-forward, making it easy to use, even for non-native speakers of... Read more
Published on 20 Jun 1999
Very didactic and covering a lot of topics!
This is one of the best grammar books I've ever found! Following the British pattern of "How to explain" English grammar, it's very didadict and goes step by step... Read more
Published on 13 April 1999
Excellent resource for explaining usage
It is all in the title: a practical guide to practical usage. Excellent for inexperienced and expert non-mother tongue English users alike.
Published on 5 Feb 1999
Excellent resource for English-as-a-Second Language teachers
This is the resource book all ESL teachers need; it explains all those little nuances of pronunciation and usage that we intuitively know but cannot explain. Read more
Published on 23 July 1998
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