- Hardcover: 688 pages
- Publisher: OUP Oxford; 3 edition (21 April 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 019442099X
- ISBN-13: 978-0194420990
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16.4 x 4.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 418,166 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Teachers describe Michael Swan's book on English language problems as 'indispensable'. 600+ A-Z entries explain common problems with clear, concise information.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've found this book very useful and easy to use for grammatical queries. You know how it is when you're not just quite sure about something, e.g. hypen usage - well this book is great to have at hand.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
In my time as a TEFL teacher this book came in useful on numerous occassions. TEFL textbooks have notoriously shoddy guides to grammar, which are often detrimental rather than helpful for student and teacher. Swan doesn't have any practice exercises, but everything is laid out plain and simple, from the most straighforward grammar points to the complexities of cleft sentences.
As a teacher, especially in my first year, I would have sunk without a trace if it hadn't been for this book. You simply cannot do without it as a TEFL teacher, or as a serious English language student. There's not much more to say about it than that!
As a teacher, especially in my first year, I would have sunk without a trace if it hadn't been for this book. You simply cannot do without it as a TEFL teacher, or as a serious English language student. There's not much more to say about it than that!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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I lost this book whilst travelling but found that there is no substitute. Swan really is the master of grammar and his presentation is superb.
It does need a good understanding of grammatical knowledge so not recommended for the elementary student.
would suit trainee TEFL teachers.
It does need a good understanding of grammatical knowledge so not recommended for the elementary student.
would suit trainee TEFL teachers.
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It's not as big and heavy as I thought!
I finally bought this book after teaching EFL for a few years and hearing its name mentioned so many times. Read more
Published 10 days ago by MrC
Excellent Practical English Guide
Bought to assist a French student in mastering the finer points of English, particularly conversational English. This is a very comprehensive guide for student or teacher.
Published 1 month ago by giakonda
excellent book !
AS its name suggests it, this is a very practical English book about English grammar and I recommend it to everybody !
Published 3 months ago by Ewilan
Practical English Usage
If you're doing a CELTA course, serious about teaching English or just curious about the English language then you might want a good grammar book. Read more
Published 6 months ago by RL
Recommended
it's a very good dictionary to help me to understand many difficulties in English study. very useful to my English academic writing.
Published 7 months ago by Jilai
Excellent resource for English teachers
This was treated as the bible of English grammar in the foreign language school I worked for. It's comprehensive, readable and a great tool to help you to describe concisely the... Read more
Published 9 months ago by rowana
A Must For TEFL Teachers
This is book has clearly laid out examples of grammar which are essential for TEFL teachers and English learners. Read more
Published 9 months ago by J. Lock
Must have book
Very well presented and accessible approach to English language structure. Got it when I was thinking of doing a TEFL course - was the recommended book. Read more
Published 13 months ago by DogFoodDave
WELL DONE
THERE are for dure many other references , but for me as a 2 nd language learner, this book somehow it was useful and it is, besides it was told me that it is recomended more for... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Marcin
Very Practical English Usage
This book not only covers a wide range of grammatical problems, but also offers more detailed explanations and mini-essays on some problems, like Taboo words or the English... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Marta
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