Customer Reviews
Big, fat and useless - By: Greshon, 07 May 2008 
This is regarded as a classic text, but in the eight years that I have owned it I can't say that I have ever found the answer to a single grammar or usage problem in this book. During a stint in Japan as an ELT teacher I did use the section on taboo words as the basis for an Upper Intermediate/Advanced lesson, but this can hardly be said to justify the cover price - or the weight & space it took up in my suitcase!
Handy guide to refer to - By: J. A. Scott, 07 Sep 2006 
I've found this book very useful & easy to use for grammatical queries. You know how it is when you're not just quite sure about something, e.g. hypen usage - well this book is great to have at hand.
A very useful grammar the size of a dictionary - By: VENTURINI VIVIANA, 18 Jan 2004 
This grammar book has the size of a dictionary, & the entries are in alphabetical order for quick reference. It is "intended for intermediate & advanced students, & for teachers of English," as it is stated in the introduction. I particularly enjoy the bright white of the paper & the use of a brown-red for the entries, whereas their explanations are in black, in bold type & cursive. There are also ten very interesting pages about "newspaper headlines" & useful information on "stress, rhythm & intonation," as well as "weak & strong forms."
I have a degree in foreign languages & literatures & have taught English for the last ten years. I think everyone who studies the English language should have this book on their shelves, next to their dictionaries, for whatever your grammar doubt is, you'll quickly find a solution to your problem.
it is recommended - By: , 11 Aug 2003 when I started studying English at university,I was in great need to an English Grammar book.once I went to the liberary,and searching for that,I began having a look at alll the grammar books in there,I met with Practical English Usage & dwelled on studying its content.I found everything amazing & helpful.What I like in this book most is details on ing-form,Articles,Tenses.
Honestly,I am feeling that my English is good by virtue of this book.I recommend alll students to have it immediately & have reference to it when Grammar problem arises.
Yours Sincerely;
Amrani Djalllal.
Radio Operator.
Best reference book on grammar! - By: margtam@hotmail.com, 17 Apr 2001 I studied English as a second language & have been teaching it for over 10 years in Hong Kong. From time to time, I need to consult a dictionary or a reference book on usages & grammar. I saw this book by accident several years ago in the education section of the university library & I knew it's the one book I couldn't do without. I rushed to the bookshop to get my own copy & I've been using it ever since. I would recommend it to anybody who is serious in improving his or her own English. After you've read this book you'll be surprised to find English Grammar can actuallly be presented in a user-friendly manner. The concepts are very clearly defined & well-illustrated by self-explanatory examples. For elementary learners & beginners, I would also recommend "Practical English Grammar" by the same author. It's a good start & accompanied with an exercise book. All in alll, it is a MUST for alll ESL learners.
