Longman English Grammar

Abstract

Grammatical descriptions of English which are addressed to learners are often oversimplified and inaccurate This is the inevitable result of lack of time in the classroom and lack of space in course books and practice books Badly expressed and inaccurate rules, in turn, become enshrined in grammar books directed at teachers and students The misrepresentation of English grammar gives a false view of the language, perpetuates inaccurate 'rules', and results in errors in communication It is against this background that the Longman English Grammar has been written