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Practical English Usage – The Best No-Nonsense Grammar for English Learners

March 31, 2022April 5, 2020 by Kyle Sutherland

Practical English Usage by Michael Swan is the best modern example I have seen of this kind of book. The book is split into two sections; one covers common English grammar points and the other covers English vocabulary. Explanations are clear, easy to understand, and written with learners in mind.

Handbook of the IPA – Best Tool for Pronunciation (Clear Language Review)

March 31, 2022March 20, 2020 by Kyle Sutherland

The Handbook of the IPA is a great resource book for the study of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Readers get a comprehensive explanation of how it works and complete profiles for 29 different languages. A must have for anyone looking to learn IPA.