Practical English Usage, 4th Edition Hardback with Online Access: Michael Swan's guide to problems in English 4th Edition

If you study English, buy this book whatever your current level is (though it may seem a bit difficult for a beginner).Perhaps this is the only book you will ever need. If you have a friend who studies English, this would be a striking gift.Pros:- the book is beautifully designed in terms of publishing (overall quality, fonts, colors, etc.) and in terms of its structure (it is really well-thought-out);- the first part of the book comprehensively deals with grammar rules and usage;- the second part is devoted to vocabulary usage (for example, here you can find the explanations like: the difference in usage between "to begin" and "to start", "to end" and "to finish", "cloth" and "clothes", "classic" and "classical", "also", "as well" and "too", etc.).Cons:- honestly, I couldn't come up with a single shortcoming.

The British Council recommended this book (along with a few others) as a helpful resource for the CELTA course, so I purchased it and one other textbook. And honestly, this book is so much better! It surpassed my expectations. It is compact, yet helpful and full of useful information that otherwise would have been a pain to Google search for. There’s a helpful index at the back of the book, which I am making extensive use of for my pre-course task. Not to mention, the language is clear and concise. This is exactly what I needed.With all of that said, this is more of a reference for learning new information. This is NOT the book for you if all you’re looking for is some practice exercises, there aren’t any in this book.

I had used this book before, so I knew that the content of the book was good. This copy is a used book, which is in good condition, so I'm happy with it.

I bought a "new" book but it doesn't look like new. Anyways, I am not going to return it because I am not interested in the cover or the form but the content. Maybe was the delivery 🤷🏽‍♀️.I’M VERY EXCITED to learn more about grammar and everywhere I found this recommendation, so I bought it right away and I can’t wait to improve my English with this tool. So far, the content looks good.Thanks.

helped me a lot on enriching my English grammar.

This is a very practical dictionary of doubts. It helps and one learns when a doubt is consulted and clarified.

I was very pleased that the book arrived in perfect condition. It was in an envelope, then securely inside a box, and then the book itself sealed in plastic. Having received other new books from other sellers with a corner slightly bent or some other minor flaw, I was really impressed at how the seller protected the book. I would not hesitate to purchase another book from this seller tabletopart again. Thank you!

Received the book in a timely manner but please note the book is not "new". The shrink wrap was barely hanging on and there was a huge crease on the cover as pictured. However, the above does not affect the content of the book. The cover and paper quality are definitely not as sturdy as the non-international version I borrowed from the local library. The pages are much thinner and are printed in black and white instead of in color.

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I was scared as it was delivered to the person. Finally, I got this amazing book! Quick delivery with great price!

Livro fantástico de um professor magnífico!Se você, professor de inglês ou aluno avançado ou proficiente (segundo os padrões do Conselho da Europa), quer um só livro para gramática e alguns problemas de vocabulário da língua inglesa, inclusive com referências ao inglês norte-americano, este é o seu livro!Compre o com capa dura -- vale a pena!E, de quebra, se quiser fazer exercícios, busque os 3 volumes do "Oxford English Grammar Course", que Michael Swan escreveu com Catharine Walter.

One of the best books for pedants

Covers a wide range of topics.