Based on the evidence of the 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus, this book
is an invaluable guide to the English language as it is written and
spoken today, in all areas of the world. It has been thoroughly updated,
to take into account recent changes in grammar. Notes on the various
situations in which certain grammar points typically appear, authentic
examples, and information on the key differences between British and
American grammar, make this the only fully-updated and truly global
English grammar available. It includes supplements that focus academic
and business English. This new edition is also accompanied by a series
of engaging blogs and guided worksheets that encourage learners and
teachers of English to explore and discuss the teaching and learning of
grammar.