The Compendium of American English Grammar: For Advanced ESL Speakers
is an easy-to-use grammar reference book for nonnative English speakers who have progressed beyond the classroom. Topics include:
definite and indefinite articles
noun categories
twelve official verb tenses
two unofficial verb tenses
gerunds and infinitives
stative verbs
phrasal verbs
correct placement of adverbs
negation
question formation
individual function words
standard numbers and shortcuts
formal and informal language
mistakes that native speakers make
pronunciation and grammar
and much more
Filled with examples and detailed explanations of the trickiest sentence patterns,
The Compendium of American English Grammar
is the ideal book for students, business executives, new and longtime US residents, and others who want to perfect their English skills.