This is a text-based practice and reference book of grammar for upper intermediate and advanced students who are working on their own or with a teacher. The book is designed to compliment and extend the grammar presented in conventional coursebooks and is also suitable for those working for the Cambridge Advanced English and Proficiency exams.

An Introduction to English grammar provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of English grammar, and can be used in the classroom, for self-study, or as a reference book. The book is organised in two parts – on grammar and its applications – and provides everything a beginning student needs to get to grips with the theory and practice of English usage, including sections on style, punctuation and spelling. This third edition has been fully revised and updated to include an expanded section on English in Use, usage notes highlighting common errors, updated exercises, a glossary and a companion website with further graded exercises.

An indispensable store of information on the English language, written by some of the best-known grammarians in the world.

This preparation book for the Cambridge advanced and proficiency exams provides coverage of the structures and vocabulary essential for exam success. Grammar is presented clearly and concisely in each unit with integrated vocabulary content, and varied and challenging exercises.

Advanced Grammar is a new, advanced-level grammar course that prepares English language learners for academic work. Its unique approach helps students master written grammar with the use of authentic academic sources and prepares them to read extensive academic texts, write and present using academic language, and process complex academic content. Advanced Grammar focuses on the academic forms and uses of grammatical structures without oversimplifying either the content or the grammar structures. This approach is made possible by the authentic textbook content upon which each chapter is based. Features In-depth exposure to authentic academic language via textbook excerpts. Students become accustomed to and use authentic academic language as it is spoken and written. Rigorous and authentic readings from a variety of academic disciplines. Students are exposed to rich content that illustrates examples of grammar in academic discourse. Contextualized grammar presented in authentic academic texts. Students broaden their knowledge of grammar in real academic contexts from a variety of academic disciplines. Comprehensive range of advanced grammar structures presented in clear, accessible charts. Students are exposed to complex meanings and learn to use grammar in a manner more similar to that of native speakers. Varied range of inductive and deductive exercises. Students practice and understand the target grammar using authentic textbook content. Open-ended, productive tasks. Students produce higher-level spoken and written discourse, incorporating the grammar they have learned. Discipline-specific and universal academic vocabulary. Students learn meanings and develop knowledge of vocabulary industively and deductively.