Practical English Usage is a major new reference guide for intermediate and
advanced students of English (of all nationalities) and their teachers. It
contains short clear articles on all the grammatical problems which regularly
cause difficulty to foreign learners. In addition, it deals with selected points
of vocabulary, idiom, style, pronunciation and spelling. The main differences
between British and American usage are also dealt with. Each entry contains an
explanation of a problem, examples of correct usage, and - when this is useful -
examples of typical mistakes. Special features of this book include: - simple
and practical presentation - alphabetical arrangement of numbered entries -
detailed index and cross-reference system - distinction between formal and
informal usage A hardback edition is also available.