COBUILD English Grammar (Collins COBUILD Grammar)

This major new edition of the Collins COBUILD English Grammar is a modern, global and learner-focussed grammar reference, aimed at learners and teachers of English.

Thoroughly updated, to take into account significant changes in grammar over recent years, the Collins COBUILD English Grammar is based on the evidence of the 4 billion-word Collins corpus, and is an invaluable guide to the English language as it is written and spoken today, in all areas of the world.

With a user-friendly style and simple explanations, the Collins COBUILD English Grammar provides a comprehensive and authoritative guide to modern English grammar, using grammar terms that learners will understand.

Notes on the various situations in which certain grammar points typically appear, new examples, and information on the key differences between British and American grammar, make the Collins COBUILD English Grammar is the only fully-updated and truly global English grammar available.

• Thoroughly updated following extensive corpus research into areas of grammar that have changed in recent years

• Thousands of examples from the Collins corpus show learners how the grammar points are really used in everyday English

• Two new supplements covering grammar for academic purposes, and grammar points that are common in a business environment

• Language level benchmarked against the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): B1-C2

• In-depth treatment of common grammatical patterns, clearly presented in simple language

• Key differences between British and American usage highlighted

• Unique notes on productive features of English help learners develop confidence

• Warning notes help users avoid common errors and improve accuracy

• Lists of common words used in each structure help users learn typical collocations

• Clear cross-referencing and a helpful index