Practical English Grammar

Author: Thompson
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: This book provides a detailed explanation, thoroughly analyzing various grammar points and difficulties, suitable for English learners with intermediate and above levels. The fourth edition has been thoroughly revised, with richer content and improved organization. It is concise and easy to understand, with simple explanations, making complex grammar topics easy to grasp. It systematically elaborates on particularly challenging grammar points for English learners in a step-by-step manner. The book is rich in examples, citing a large number of examples from different contexts to help readers apply them flexibly. The English is idiomatic, with explanations of formal English, daily conversations, idiomatic expressions, and special usages, with a particular emphasis on daily conversations. Many examples are in the form of dialogues between two people, vivid and practical. The translation is excellent, done by experienced English experts, ensuring accuracy and fluency. The layout is well-organized, with numbered headings for each grammar point for easy reference. Cross-referencing items help readers fully understand related grammar knowledge. The index entries are comprehensive and easy to search. The book is printed in two colors, with grammar and important vocabulary highlighted for clarity and ease of finding. Practical English Grammar is a learning book specifically written for English learners from non-English-speaking countries. The book is divided into 39 chapters, primarily organized by parts of speech, using modern and accessible English to comprehensively and systematically explain English grammar structures and their idiomatic usage. It provides detailed and thorough explanations, especially focusing on areas that are particularly difficult for foreign learners. It concisely explains the differences in usage between similar grammatical forms and words. Typical examples are provided under each explanation. Additionally, the book points out the differences between strictly grammatically correct forms and their corresponding forms in daily conversations where necessary, with a focus on the latter. This allows learners not only to learn basic grammar rules but also to understand how people in English-speaking countries speak in daily life. Many examples in the book are short dialogues between two people, making them vivid, concise, and practical. Since its first publication in 1960, this book has been widely welcomed by English learners and teachers around the world and has been revised and reprinted many times. The current edition is the new version published by Oxford University Press, with even more improved content, suitable for intermediate and advanced English learners, as well as serving as a reference book for English teachers.