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How English Works: A Grammar Practice Book

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

358 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1997

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Michael Swan

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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.

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December 24, 2025
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.
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หนังสือเรียนภาษาอังกฤด้วยตนเอง ที่เน้นไปที่การใช้งานไวยากรณ์ เหมาะสำหรับผู้ที่มีพื้นฐานทางภาษาพอสมควร สนุก แบบฝึกหัดท้ายพอสมควร ตัวอย่างประโยคที่คัดมาประกอบหลายๆอันสวยและลึกซึ้ง ทำไมสมัยเรียนเราถึงไม่เจอครูสอนภาษาอังกฤษที่สอนหลักภาษาได้ชัดเจน อธิบายได้ครอบคลุมอย่างนี้นะ เสียดายจัง
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August 29, 2019
Una grammatica inglese portata a casa da Plymouth (UK) in un'estate, quella del 2004, di gran caldo... inglese (tutto dire!)
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October 13, 2016
i think that help me learn english for the english test in my university
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i will read
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