Written by Bas Aarts, one of Britain's leading grammarians, Oxford Modern English Grammar is a brand new and definitive guide to English grammar. This indispensable handbook covers both British and American English, and makes use of authentic spoken and written examples.
Packed with tables, diagrams, and numerous example sentences, and assuming no prior knowledge of grammatical concepts on the part of the reader, this volume offers an unmatched guide to the structure of contemporary English. Arranged in three clear parts for ease of use, the Grammar's comprehensive...

The chapters in this volume feature new and groundbreaking research carried out by leading scholars and promising young researchers from around the world on recent changes in the English verb phrase. Drawing on authentic corpus data, the papers consider both spoken and written English in several genres. Each contribution pays particular attention to the methodologies used for investigating short-term patterns of change in English, with detailed discussions of controversies in this area. This cutting-edge collection is essential reading for historians of the English language, syntacticians and...

Would you like to expand your range of practical strategies for teaching grammar? Are you looking for new tactics to help engage your students, particularly in light of the curriculum's increased focus on grammar? Would you value the opportunity to refresh your own depth of understanding of grammar? If so, then How To Teach Grammar is written for you! Combining detailed grammatical knowledge with practical classroom strategies, and catering for both experienced and trainee teachers, this is the teaching professional's guide to English grammar. The author team draws on their own...