Advanced English Practice

Advanced English Practice by Martin Hewings serves as a comprehensive grammar reference and practice book for upper-intermediate to advanced learners of English. The text covers major grammar points through explanations, examples, and exercises designed for self-study or classroom use. The book contains 100 units organized by grammar topic, with each unit following a consistent format of instruction, practice exercises, and review. Multiple self-checks and revision tests appear throughout the text to reinforce learning and track progress. This systematic approach to English grammar addresses common usage problems and helps learners gain confidence in complex grammatical structures. The book's focus on practical application makes it relevant for academic writing, professional communication, and exam preparation purposes.

Readers value this grammar reference for its clear explanations and targeted practice exercises. Students and teachers report using it to prepare for advanced English exams like IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge certificates. Positives from reviews: - Systematic organization by grammar topic - Examples show practical, modern English usage - Answer key helps with self-study - Exercises progress from basic to complex Common criticisms: - Some exercises are too academic/formal - Not enough colloquial English examples - Could use more practice exercises per topic - Price is high for a practice book Ratings across platforms: Goodreads: 4.3/5 (127 ratings) Amazon: 4.5/5 (89 reviews) Google Books: 4.4/5 (156 reviews) "Perfect for clearing up tricky grammar points," notes one ESL teacher on Amazon. A student reviewer on Goodreads mentions "the explanations finally helped me understand the present perfect, but I needed more practice examples."

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📚 The book has been a trusted resource for English language learners since its first publication in 1999. 🎓 Martin Hewings taught English at the University of Birmingham and has over 30 years of experience teaching English as a foreign language. ✍️ The book specifically targets advanced learners at C1-C2 level of the Common European Framework (CEFR). 🌍 "Advanced English Practice" has been used in more than 100 countries worldwide as a self-study guide and classroom textbook. 📖 The exercises in the book were developed based on analysis of common errors made by students in the Cambridge Advanced and Proficiency exams.