Practical English Usage 3.53.660

Practical English Usage 3.53.660

Oxford University Press  ❘ Freeware
iOS
out of 17 votes
Latest Version
3.53.660
Safe to install

A valuable reference tool designed for educators and advanced learners, this resource offers over 600 concise entries addressing common English language challenges. Users can explore free sample entries below.

  • Coverage includes spoken and written grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation, along with distinctions between formal and informal language and British-American variations.
  • The entries provide clear, straightforward explanations with examples in authentic, everyday English.
  • The latest revised and updated edition is revamped into two sections for enhanced accessibility and efficiency:
    1. Comprehensive topic-by-topic student's grammar, featuring introductory sections that highlight prevalent errors.
    2. Guide to key vocabulary topics, presenting an A–Z list of more than 250 common word difficulties.
  • Supplementary information covers:
    • Changes in the English language
    • Interpretation of 'correctness'
    • Standard English versus dialectal grammar
    • International variations of English
    • Style, idiomatic expressions, and politeness conventions
    • Recommendations for avoiding offensive language and more.
  • The app offers users the ability to:
    • Swiftly locate desired information through an Index search or the systematic Contents list
    • Easily navigate between related entries via numerous cross-references
    • Listen to pronunciation demonstrations
    • Create a personalized list of preferred entries
    • Review recent searches in the 'History' section.

Free Sample Entries:

  • Criteria for using ‘will,’ ‘going to,’ or present progressive tense to discuss the future
  • Clarification on whether ‘they’ and ‘them’ can have singular connotations
  • Explanation on why '*She’s very interested in the nature*' is incorrect
  • Usage guidelines for passive auxiliary verbs like ‘get,’ as in ‘He got caught’
  • In-depth exploration of conditional structures
  • Differentiation between ‘bring’ and ‘take’ uses
  • Understanding when to employ ‘can,’ ‘could,’ ‘may,’ or ‘might’ to communicate permission
  • Tips on orally articulating an email address
  • Strategies for phrasing questions more politely
  • Clearing up distinctions between ‘classic’ and ‘classical’ terminology usage
  • Insights into constructing passives such as 'Her sister was given the car'
  • Analyzing why '*I look forward to hear from you*' is incorrect
  • Determination of when to use ‘do’/‘does’/‘did’ in questions starting with 'Who...' and when such usage is unnecessary.

To access free samples, click on the 'Get' option above.

Overview

Practical English Usage is a Freeware software in the category Education developed by Oxford University Press.

The latest version of Practical English Usage is 3.53.660, released on 04/30/2024. It was initially added to our database on 04/30/2024.

Practical English Usage runs on the following operating systems: iOS.

Users of Practical English Usage gave it a rating of 3 out of 5 stars.

Pros

  • Comprehensive coverage of common mistakes and difficulties in English usage
  • Clear explanations with examples provided for better understanding
  • Useful tips and strategies to improve English language skills
  • Easy-to-navigate layout for quick reference

Cons

  • May not cover some advanced or specialized language topics
  • Could be overwhelming for beginners due to the amount of information provided

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