This book extends the highly regarded Routledge Grammars series to include English. It will prove to be a tremendous boon to everyone who struggles with the language, from freshmen in composition 101 to graduate students looking to hone their skills. English: AnEssential Grammar is a concise, user-friendly guide to modern English. Written specifically for native speakers, it includes: * Discussion of points of usage that often cause problems * Guidance on sentence building * Practical spelling rules * Explanations of grammatical terms * An appendix of irregular verbs.Beginning with the basics and progressing gradually and systematically to more complex issues, this is the guide for anyone seeking a genuine command of English. Routledge Grammars series.