Collins COBUILD English Usage has been designed to help learners to use individual words correctly, and choose the right words and structures for the meaning they want to convey.

The title not only explains what English words mean, but also provides information on how the words actually work. The title covers a range of different areas of the English language, to help learners use the language naturally and effectively.

It provides clear information on easily confused words, words with similar meanings, and help with words that are often tricky for learners to understand.

Entries are organized alphabetically so that they are easy to find, and each has a clear explanation of when and how to use the word. Each entry also includes examples from the Collins Corpus, which show how the words are really used in everyday English. In addition to information on usage, the title includes helpful grammar boxes, which explain elements of English grammar which students need to be able to write and speak in English.

A supplement of various topics, including punctuation and academic writing, will help to ensure that learners have all the information they need to be able to communicate effectively and accurately. Collins COBUILD English Usage has been thoroughly revised and updated, based on extensive corpus research and is now easier to use than ever. With additional information on American English, and warning notes highlighting particular problems, Collins COBUILD English Usage is an indispensible tool for learning English today.


英語用法指南。幫助學習者英語使用道地正確。

◎依字母順序編排，並將較易混淆的單字、相似字等，特別整理解說，讓學習者不再錯用字彙。
◎以簡單自然的英語解釋用法，美式用法會特別標註。
◎書中所採用的例句皆從Collins Corpus語料庫中選出，保證最道地也最實用。
◎以speech bubbles表示該句型較常使用在口語英語中。