David Crystal´s 50 Questions About English Usage - Scott Thornbury

Cambridge University Press - <p>David Crystal answers fifty questions about language usage, from general enquiries to specific points of grammar, pronunciation, orthography, vocabulary, idiom, and style.</p><p>In this compact, user-friendly book, David Crystal draws on his extensive knowledge and experience to answer questions from English language teachers and learners from around the world. The book covers topics ranging from general enquiries about the language to specific points of grammar, pronunciation, orthography, vocabulary, idiom, and style. The authors responses are illustrated by personal anecdotes, placed within historical and literary context, and supported by research and corpus data to provide unique, authentic insights.</p>