Language Learning Resources
Language Teaching Resources
Here are a few of many places you can look for grammar help when you feel a bit overwhelmed. Try a few out (online or at the library) to find which item(s) fit your needs and match your learning style.
Grammar Websites
- Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Writing by Mignon Fogarty offers a lot of help with common problems with usage in English. The website has both audio and written explanations.
- Structure of English Resources from Lynn Goldstein, Monterey Institute of International Studies
- The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr.
- Common errors in English by Paul Brians
- Hyper Grammar at the University of Ottawa
- Online English Grammar from EduFind
- Grammar guides from the Centre for Independent Learning at Hong Kong University has a comprehensive list of grammatical concepts and problems.
- About English as used by me, and by Finns in general by Jukka "Yucca" Korpela tries to explain which features in English usage, such as pronunciation problems and failures to use articles, might be typical of Finns in general.
Selected Grammar Reference Texts
Biber, D., Conrad, S., & Leech, G. (2002). Longman Student Grammar of Spoken and Written English. Essex: Longman.
Eastwood, J. (2005). Oxford Learner's Grammar - Grammar Builder. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Hewings, M. (2005.) Advanced Grammar in Use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Huddleston, R., & Pullum, G. K. (2005). A Student’s Introduction to English Grammar. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
O’Conner, P. T. (2003). Woe is I: The Grammarphobe’s Guide to Better English in Plain English. New York: Riverhead Books.
Straus, J. (2004) The Blue Book of Grammar and Pronunciation, 8th Ed. Indianapolis: Jossey-Bass.
Williams, J. (2002). Style: Ten Lessons in Clarity and Grace. New York: Longman.
Selected Grammar Student Books
Azar, B. S. (2001). Understanding and Using English Grammar, 3rd ed. New York: Pearson Longman.
Hacker, D., & Van Goor, W. (1998). Bedford Basics: A Workbook for Writers. New York: Bedford/St. Martin's.
Raimes, A. R. (2004). Grammar Troublespots: A Guide for Student Writers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Dictionaries, Thesauruses, and Reference Materials
Writing Resources
Estonian Grammatical Concerns
- Eesti Grammar: A list of questions and answers for you and by you was compiled during the seminar More Grammar for Grammarphobes.
