Practical English Usage (2nd Edition)

This grammar book has the size of a dictionary, and the entries are in alphabetical order for quick reference. It is "intended for intermediate and advanced students, and for teachers of English," as it is stated in the introduction. I particularly enjoy the bright white of the paper and the use of a brown-red for the entries, whereas their explanations are in black, in bold type and cursive. There are also ten very interesting pages about "newspaper headlines" and useful information on "stress, rhythm and intonation," as well as "weak and strong forms."I have a degree in foreign languages and literatures and have taught English for the last ten years. I think everyone who studies the English language should have this book on their shelves, next to their dictionaries, for whatever your grammar doubt is, you'll quickly find a solution to your problem.

I bought this book to help me to give solid and easy to understand grammar explanations to my students, and it does just that. It has provided me with sound reinforcement of my own knowledge of English grammar rules, particularly regarding things that I was struggling to explain beforehand. I'm very pleased I bought this book, and is one of the few grammar books that I refer to regularly.

As a writer and teacher of EFL English this book is invaluable. If you're learning new vocabulary and grammar usage this is the book for you. Michael Swan is one of my favourite academics. His books are easy to read and comprehend with a well though out layout. A great book!

This is an excellent book of English grammar, with clear and comprehensive entries. I would recommend this book to novices and the experienced alike. The book was dispatched promptly by the seller and is in very good condition inside although there are one of two marks on the cover, whichis not an issue. I would recommend this seller.

Touches on features of the english language which can be difficult to explain to students.very useful in combination with other texts.

Great book: very useful for English tutors.

Great book both for learners and students of English. It pretty much covers all you need to know and more, gives lots of sentences as examples so you can actually put things into context.Highly recommend

Book was in very good condition as promised