Practical English Usage Michael Swan's guide to English language problems
Third Edition Michael Swan
Teachers describe Michael Swan's book on English language problems as 'indispensable'. 600+ A-Z entries explain common problems with clear, concise information.
- Level: Intermediate to Advanced (B1-C2)
Practical English Usage answers your questions about the English language - and the questions your students ask.
It is organized as an A-Z dictionary of over 600 problem points in the English language, all explained with practical, clear information.
Now in its third edition, Practical English Usage has sold over two million copies and is a world best-seller.
Practical English Usage is available in some countries as a Pack with Grammar Scan (diagnostic tests to accompany Practical English Usage).
- Paperback
- Hardback
- International Student's Edition
- Pack (Practical English Usage and Grammar Scan)
Where to order
Contact your local Oxford office or distributor for information or advice on any of our materials, or to find your local ELT bookseller.Tab 1
- 600+ entries, listed A-Z makes it easy to find what you're looking for
- Covers all the grammar and vocabulary areas you want to know about
- Gives clear explanations that really answer your questions
- Includes real examples so you know how language is used
- Gives you information on American English
- 'Don't say it!' - a special section on 150 common mistakes and how to avoid them.
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Practical English Usage Third Edition makes sure you are completely up-to-date with changes in the English language and new problems. The Third Edition includes:
New entries to cover the language of emails and text messages; standard English and dialects; correctness and politeness; the differences between spoken and written English
New notes on changes in today's English
Updated explanations and examples, taken from the latest corpus information
An improved index so that even with the extra content, you can easily find what you are looking for.
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Practical English Usage is available as an app for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. It gives you fast and easy access to the 600+ entries in the book. With the app you can:
- Access entries through the very complete Index, either by scrolling through the list or by keying in the language point you want to look up – e.g. future, conditionals, 'have'.
- Browse through the thematically-organised Contents Overview and the A-Z list of entries. Both of these can also be searched.
- Navigate immediately between related entries through the many cross-references.
- Create your own list of favourite entries.
- Go to 'History' to view your recent searches.
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Practical English Usage Diagnostic Tests Grammar tests to accompany Practical English Usage Third Edition
Michael Swan and David Baker
Identify the language areas your high-level students find difficult with these three-level diagnostic tests.
Practical English Usage, Third Edition Paperback
Teachers describe Michael Swan's book on English language problems as 'indispensable'. 600+ A-Z entries explain common problems with clear, concise information.
Practical English Usage, Third Edition Hardback
Teachers describe Michael Swan's book on English language problems as 'indispensable'. 600+ A-Z entries explain common problems with clear, concise information.
