Oxford Guide to English Usage

Author: M. Swan
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Publish Date: 1991-02-01
Features: Non-native English speakers often encounter many problems when learning and using English. Sometimes they seem to understand the theory, but they make mistakes in practical application. The Oxford Guide to English Usage focuses on solving the practical problems that learners of English face in areas such as English idiomatic usage, distinguishing word meanings, pronunciation, grammar, stylistic rhetoric, major differences between British and American English, and some basic knowledge (e.g., addressing, writing letters, newspaper headlines). The Oxford Guide to English Usage is a newly published monograph on English usage by Oxford University Press. The book explains 39 frequently encountered difficulties that foreign students learning English find challenging. If a student makes a mistake while using English and wants to know where it lies, or if a teacher wants to find a clear explanation for a grammar or vocabulary problem, they can find the correct answers in this book. Unlike general English grammar textbooks, this book is organized with entries arranged in alphabetical order and includes an index at the back, making it more like a dictionary. When writing this book, the author strove for practicality, ensuring that each entry includes an explanation, correct example sentences, and sometimes typical incorrect example sentences for learners to compare. The explanations of language difficulties in the book use simple modern English, with rich and diverse example sentences that reflect real-life scenarios in Britain and America. The difficulty level of the language points progresses from easy to advanced, making it suitable for learners of all levels. Therefore, this truly is a very practical modern English usage reference guide and an invaluable reference tool for English learners. The Oxford Guide to English Usage is a newly published monograph on English usage by Oxford University Press. The book explains language difficulties using simple modern English, with rich and diverse example sentences that reflect real-life scenarios in Britain and America. The difficulty level of the language points progresses from easy to advanced, making it suitable for learners of all levels.