How English Works: A Grammar Practice Book

by Michael Swan, Catherine Walter

This book makes grammar practice interesting by presenting rules that are easy to understand and remember, with exercises that entertain as they teach.

Genres: Linguistics, Language, Reference, Teaching, Nonfiction

358 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1997

About the author

Michael Swan is a writer specializing in English Language teaching and reference materials. His many publications include Practical English Usage (OUP), the Cambridge English Course series (with Catherine Walter), and, also with Catherine Walter, the new Oxford English Grammar Course. Michael’s interests include pedagogic grammar, mother-tongue influence in second language acquisition, and the relationship between applied linguistic theory and classroom language-teaching practice. He has had extensive experience with adult learners, and has worked with teachers in many countries.

Reviews

[Raj Aryan]

i want to speak english

[Cricket Muse]

The title says it all. This is a guide for those curious about how the English language works as it covers the simple aspects, like parts of speech, to the more complex of usage.

It’s quite a jolly little grammar guide since it has scads of cartoons (which need updating) and interactive exercises and examples that range from confusing to enlightening.

Take the best and leave the rest as it does offer some helpful insights.

[Pipat Tanmontong]

หนังสือเรียนภาษาอังกฤด้วยตนเอง ที่เน้นไปที่การใช้งานไวยากรณ์ เหมาะสำหรับผู้ที่มีพื้นฐานทางภาษาพอสมควร สนุก แบบฝึกหัดท้ายพอสมควร ตัวอย่างประโยคที่คัดมาประกอบหลายๆอันสวยและลึกซึ้ง ทำไมสมัยเรียนเราถึงไม่เจอครูสอนภาษาอังกฤษที่สอนหลักภาษาได้ชัดเจน อธิบายได้ครอบคลุมอย่างนี้นะ เสียดายจัง

[Sara Rocutto]

Una grammatica inglese portata a casa da Plymouth (UK) in un'estate, quella del 2004, di gran caldo... inglese (tutto dire!)

[จิรภัทร อักษรทโนปจัย]

I want to learn English

[Reachlamae]

Good

[Abde]

nothing

[Max]

its nace

[Lina Diaz]

i think that help me learn english for the english test in my university

[Kashifkashmiri]

what is the adjective?

[Salim Real]

it will be best for learner.........

[Inyazserg]

In case you have problems at the Intermediate level.

[Saqib Saqqi]

i will read