Advanced Grammar in Use. Edition without answers: A self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English

English Grammar in Use

by Martin Hewings

Advanced Grammar in Use contains 120 units of grammar explanation and practice exercises. It provides coverage of those language areas advanced-level students will find most rewarding to study. It retains the clarity of presentation of other books in the 'in Use' family. Two-page units present grammar explanation and examples, including typical student mistakes, on left-hand pages, and useful and varied practice on right-hand pages. Extra practice exercises at the back provide further challenging and contrastive practice of grammar points from different units. A study guide helps students find those areas most appropriate for their study. Grammar areas are cross-referenced throughout. There are useful appendices dealing with verb forms, and a glossary and all answers are given at the back.

Genres: Language, Reference, Nonfiction, Writing, Academic, Linguistics, 20th Century

Paperback

First published April 28, 1999

About the author

Martin Hewings is a senior lecturer in the English for International Students Unit at the University of Birmingham. He is an established ELT author with a strong reputation.

Reviews

[Eastofoz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Books 1 and 2 in the series are very good but this one is much more "formal" with a lot of detailed information which can be a bit daunting. The exercises are quite difficult so students would have to be at a very high level to be able to do them without feeling frustrated and giving up. There is no pull out grammar guide but there are some additional exercises at the back as well as some good tables in the appendix.

[Narmin Hajizada · Rating 3 out of 5]

Last year, I had an experience with that book as I was taking Academic Grammar course (Yes, studying DELL). Understandable and brilliantly written grammar source, but very challenging as it wiped out all the grammar knowledge I had had before. Thus, the book is actually full of paradoxes. What was forbidden to use in previous school grammar becomes quite acceptable to use.
Anyway, why I am writing review to that book is to tell that YOU DON'T KNOW ENGLISH GRAMMAR if you haven't experienced that book.
Overall, if one day I grow as Professor of English Language Studies, that will be the reference I'll use for my Grammar classes.

P.S. Lecturer and some group of students including me are dreaming to use this reference for publishing Book of English Grammar in Azerbaijani. So, wish us good luck!

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

I used to do some exercises from this book while I was learning English on language courses. Now I just go through it while I'm in a bookstore.

[Vipul Kashyap]

i want to read this book

[Hal · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would have rated it 4 stars before my view on grammar learning has changed.

As a tool, the book was helpful in itself, despite some seemingly old fashioned usage of English.

Exercise sessions were not as tedious as I thought. Though not enjoyable either.

I spent more time on this book and remembered less of it than I expected. Perhaps this goes back to the nature of grammar learning. The current understanding of first language acquisition tells us that, as a tacit skill, the grammar of your native language is learnt automatically through a subconscious process. And the natural and better way to learn grammar would always be from lots of exposure (reading and listening). This book, however, may help people in a rush, I think.

I probably made some grammar mistakes in this review - my apologies.

Edit: grammar.

[Kasaw]

I think this book will be good for me.

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect for advanced ESL learners. This book covers all trickiest grammar rules and subtleties of the English language. Definitely the perfect companion for those who are seeking to improve their written English or are preparing for an advanced exam such as Cambridge C2.

[Kugan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Does what it says on the tin

[Sharif Maialri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic

[Hui Shan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Unnecessarily confusing exercises for simple concepts. would not recommend it, there are clearer and more constructed grammar books available.

[Mayor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall good.
At times it felt like it went too much detail, but at times some things were not discussed enough or not mentioned as such (for example rules for usage of hyphens). At first I tried to do the tasks, but they seemed to be too focused on the theory to be enjoyable (i.e. sometimes I had to cross-reference theory page in order to understand what forms/tenses etc. the tasks actually required from me (since there can be other possibilities that work, but won't be listed as correct)).
However, I did some coloring when boredom took over:

[Pipat Tanmontong · Rating 5 out of 5]

เป็นหนังสือเรียนภาษาอังกฤษด้วยตัวเอง ที่ให้มากกว่าหลักไวยากรณ์ ผู้เขียนแนบตรรกะของระบบภาษามากับเนื้อหาด้วย
ถือว่าเป็นเล่มที่เรียนสนุกเอาเรื่อง แม้ว่าจะเน้นการใช้ภาษาอังกฤษที่ค่อนข้างจะทางการเอามาก ๆ ก็ตาม

[Wsclai · Rating 4 out of 5]

It helps me explain some of the more advanced grammar items to students and the exercises save my time to design my own.

[ينوف مرشد · Rating 4 out of 5]

كتاب ممتاز لمن يريد تقوية كتابته الانجليزيه
لمن هو متووسط و يريد ان يكون متمكن من القواعد

[Alpriliancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing. This book help me so much

[Mohd Waheed]

Great

[Lokeswar Sagar · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one of the best books I' be ever seen .

[Nata Firth · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really useful one, saved me lots of money on a language courses

[Booker · Rating 3 out of 5]

The grammar pages are good while the exercises are tedious. I didn't do most of them.

[Guts Genn]

I am thinking to read it, what do you think is it gonna help me to improve my language, and also my academic writing? .

[Muhammet Çalışkan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Could've been better if there had been useful tips which I like most, nevertheless it is quite good.

[Sahab · Rating 3 out of 5]

It has a lot of details for different aspects of grammar but it seems the authors wanted to write a book with exactly 100 units. I think they focused on details too much. Anyway it's my third suggested book for grammar .

[اللهبي العتيبي · Rating 5 out of 5]

it is good for every people to learn from this book even if they are English speaker

[Sulochna]

this book is useful

[Saruul]

i want to read

[Siraj]

proverb

[Kanokkorn Pongpamorn]

good

[Alex Moskovyan]

idi .....

[Rasoul · Rating 5 out of 5]

thanks

[Rana · Rating 4 out of 5]

ggggg