Collins Cobuild - Collins Cobuild: Active English Grammar

firs edition 2003; reissued 2011

HarperCollins Publishers 2003, 2011

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EPUB Edition August 2011 ISBN 978-0-00-744482-3

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T he Collins COBUILD Active English Grammar provides learners of English from intermediate level upwards with the grammar they need to know for effective use of English. The most important points of English grammar are explained in a clear, simple way, with hundreds of examples showing grammatical structures in use. The examples have been taken from the Bank of English, a vast collection of contemporary texts from different sources, totalling over 500 million words. The Units in Collins COBUILD Active English Grammar have been logically organized and there are numerous notes to warn of potential errors. The additional glossary of grammar terms enables learners to fully understand the terminology used, and helps them to master the essential aspects of English grammar.

The attractive colour layout and spacious design makes the Collins COBUILD Active English Grammar user-friendly and easily accessible the ideal reference tool for learners of English.

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