The ultimate guide to English as it is really used from the world’s leading grammar publisher, the “Cambridge Grammar of English” is a ‘must have’ for any serious learner or user of the English language. Using ground-breaking language research, it offers clear explanations of spoken and written English based on real everyday usage. Over 7000 examples of English grammer illustrated; user-friendly, two-part structure covers grammer and usage; the most comprehensive coverage of spoken and written English; special focus on difficult language areas and guidance on avoiding common mistakes; differences between British and American English clearly explained. The accompanying CD-ROM makes the book even more accesible with: the whole book in handy, searchable format; audio recordings of all examples from the book; links to the “Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary” online for instant definitions of new vocabulary.