GRAMMAR

What’s the best way to study English grammar? As a traditionalist, I usually recommend working with a good grammar text book (and here are my favourites). However, there are also some very good English grammar websites out there.

Here are my recommendations for the best (free) sites for studying English grammar:

EnglishGrammar.org is a clear, well-organised site, offering grammar rules, downloadable lessons, online exercises and links to online grammar tools. Make it your first stop for any grammar-related questions!

For a more traditional textbook-type way of studying English grammar, Oxford University Press offer an excellent site called Oxford Practice Grammar. Choose your level (beginners, intermediate, advanced) then work through the online exercises. End with a level test (with answers). A very nice – free – online resource.

Another site offering online grammar exercises is Passport to English. They have a long list of resources, organised according to levels. The site does have some annoying pop-ups, but it’s a free English learning resource and very thorough.