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Key features

Adapted from English Grammar Today, the English Grammar provides authentic examples of the way in which grammar is used in real-life situations, including standard and non-standard varieties of English. Written by a team of leading experts, and based on extensive research on the Cambridge English Corpus, it’s ideal for intermediate learners of English at CEFR levels B1-B2, including anyone preparing for intermediate Cambridge Exams for schools.


Over 500 topics with clear and simple explanations

Thousands of real-life examples show how grammar is used

Based on the Cambridge English Corpus — a database of over 2 billion words





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Thousands of real-life examples show how grammar is used



Acknowledgements

English Grammar Today: An A–Z of Spoken and Written Grammar © 2016 Cambridge University Press

Authors

Ronald Carter

Michael McCarthy

Geraldine Mark

Anne O’Keeffe

Editors, web adaptation

Jessica Rundell

Helen Freeman

Wendalyn Nichols






If there is no reasoning with someone, it is impossible to persuade that person to change their opinions or actions.



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November 13, 2023