Essential English Grammar is a book for those who want to improve their English grammar skills. The explanations are easily accessible and illustrated by authentic examples from various sources, including students’ essays. The book further includes questions for discussion as well as exercises. The author addresses a number of typical problems facing learners of English, with a specific focus on areas important for producing correct academic texts, making the book particularly useful for short courses in academic writing. Since it is written entirely in English Essential English Grammar can be used by international students. The website accompanying this second edition contains a digitalized version of the book as well as twelve audio lectures on particularly tricky issues.