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English Grammar In Use with Answers

Author: Raymond Murphy
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 390pp, 3rd ed.

English Grammar in Use Third edition is a fully updated version of the classic grammar title. The introductory textbook retains all the key features of clarity and accessibility that have made the textbook popular with students and teachers alike.
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Practical English Usage

Author: Michael Swan
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2005, 658pp, 3rd ed.

Michael Swan's Practical English Usage is the world's most trusted guide to problems in English - now in a new edition. A dictionary of problem points in the English language as encountered by learners and their teachers. Common problems are solved with practical, clear information in over 600 entries. Serves as an excellent introductory textbook.
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Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary with Compass CD-ROM

Author: Albert Sydney Hornby
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2005, 1780pp, 7th ed.

The world's best-selling monolingual advanced learner's dictionary, is now in its seventh edition. Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary with Compass CD-ROM gives instant access to the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
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Longman Dictionary of Common Errors

Author: J.B. Heaton, Nigel D. Turton
Publisher: Longman, 1996, 384pp, 2nd ed.

Over 2500 alphabetical entries, with language notes giving clear explanations of the problems underling each error. Authentic example sentences taken from the British National Corpus showing correct use in context.
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Advanced Grammar in Use with Anwers

Author: Martin Hewings
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2005, 304pp, 2nd ed.

Advanced Grammar in Use contains 120 units of grammar explanation and practice exercises. The textbook provides coverage of those language areas advanced-level students will find most rewarding to study.