Books by Ronald (University of Nottingham) Carter

A major reference grammar offering comprehensive coverage of spoken and written English based on real everyday usage.

Riddle : Why is a telescope like a bad excuse? Answer : Because anyone can see through it. The authors of this (laudatory adjective supplied by the publisher) book would like to help anyone -- but particularly students of English -- to 'seea through language, and also to 'see througha language.

A practical, insightful exploration of natural spoken English based on 20 varied authentic extracts.