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This reissue of the Collins COBUILD Intermediate English Grammar provides learners of English from intermediate level upwards with a wealth of reference & practice material. Logically organized & clearly laid-out in colour the Collins COBUILD Intermediate English Grammar offers detailed treatment of the important points of English grammar. Thousands of examples from the Bank of English & hundreds of practice exercises plus additional warning notes pointing out potential problems help learners to understand & use English grammar correctly. The Collins COBUILD Intermediate English Grammar gives learners all the information on grammar they need to be confident in English. ...

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