The Gift of the Grammar Gab. English Grammar for Advanced Learners

Name: The Gift of the Grammar Gab. English Grammar for Advanced Learners
ISBN: 978-5-9228-3095-9

Nataliya Lavrova; Mariya A. Dubovickaya; Irina V. Buylova; Natal&#039;ya Kiseleva; Anna Rybakova; Arina Sagal; Sabina Hanbalaeva

doi:10.63861/3095-9

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811.111

THE GIFT OF THE GRAMMAR GAB. ENGLISH GRAMMAR FOR ADVANCED LEARNERS The Gift of the Grammar Gab. English Grammar for Advanced Learners

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DOI https://doi.org/10.63861/3095-9 EDN WMNXQP ISBN 978-5-9228-3095-9

Published: 27.08.2026 Language: Russian Quantity of pages: 243 Publisher: MGIMO University Publishing House Copyright sheets: 10 Number of publication: 1

Authors

Nataliya Lavrova¹ · Mariya A. Dubovickaya² · Irina V. Buylova³ · Natal'ya Kiseleva⁴ · Anna Rybakova⁵ · Arina Sagal⁶ · Sabina Hanbalaeva⁷

1 Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (kafedra angliyskogo yazyka № 3, professor)
Russian Federation

2 MGIMO MID Rossii (kafedra angliyskogo yazyka №3, docent)

3 MGIMO MID Rossii (kafedra angliyskogo yazyka №3, starshiy prepodavatel')

4
Russian Federation

5 MGIMO MID Rossii (kafedra angliyskogo yazyka №3, starshiy prepodavatel')
Russian Federation

6 MGIMO MID Rossii (kafedra angliyskogo yazyka №3, starshiy prepodavatel')
Russian Federation

7 MGIMO MID Rossii (kafedra angliyskogo yazyka №3, docent)
Russian Federation

ABSTRACT

“The Gift of the Grammar Gab” is a carefully craft ed English grammar book tailored for advanced undergraduate students at MGIMO University (Moscow State Institute of International Relations), studying International Journalism, Digital Communications Sociology, Advertising and Public Relations. Designed for learners at the B2+/C1 profi ciency levels (CEFR), this manual off ers targeted support in mastering complex grammatical structures vital for academic and professional success in English as a fi rst or second foreign language. The grammar study guide features 10 units that blend clear theoretical explanations with engaging, original exercises developed by the authors. Each unit is structured to reinforce understanding and practical use of advanced grammar topics, ensuring systematic progression and skill consolidation. What distinguishes this manual is the way it transforms grammar study into an engaging and dynamic experience. It off ers a seamless blend of quick-reference tables, inventive grammar games, nursery rhymes, and vivid video presentations that bring challenging concepts to life for visual learners. Together, these features breathe energy into learning, making the journey through advanced grammar both accessible and enjoyable. Enhanced with ingenious illustrations and refi ned through extensive classroom testing at MGIMO, “The Gift of the Grammar Gab” stands out as an eff ective, student-friendly resource. It enhances grammatical competence while actively engaging learners, deepening their understanding and establishing this grammar companion as an indispensable resource for students committed to excelling in English.

KEYWORDS

grammar, competences, skills, manual, advanced

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Lavrova N. A., Dubovickaya M. A., Buylova I. V., Kiseleva N. Z., Rybakova A. A., Sagal A. B., Hanbalaeva S. N. The Gift of the Grammar Gab. English Grammar for Advanced Learners. Moscow , MGIMO University Publishing House , 2026, pt. 1, 243 p. DOI: https://doi.org/10.63861/3095-9. EDN: WMNXQP. Available at: https://dom.mgimo.ru/en/nauka/publications/textbook/6a9c16ff32807fdbab87cc10/view (Date of access 10.09.2026)

MLA

Nataliya Lavrova, Dubovickaya M. A., Buylova I. V., Kiseleva N. Z., Rybakova A. A., Sagal A. B., Hanbalaeva S. N.. The Gift of the Grammar Gab. English Grammar for Advanced Learners. Moscow : MGIMO University Publishing House , 2026. DOI: https://doi.org/10.63861/3095-9.

APA

Lavrova N. A., Dubovickaya M. A., Buylova I. V., Kiseleva N. Z., Rybakova A. A., Sagal A. B., Hanbalaeva S. N. (2026). The Gift of the Grammar Gab. English Grammar for Advanced Learners. MGIMO University Publishing House . https://doi.org/10.63861/3095-9

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{{cite book | author = Lavrova N. A., Dubovickaya M. A., Buylova I. V., Kiseleva N. Z., Rybakova A. A., Sagal A. B., Hanbalaeva S. N. | title = The Gift of the Grammar Gab. English Grammar for Advanced Learners | publisher = MGIMO University Publishing House | year = 2026 | doi = 10.63861/3095-9 | isbn = 978-5-9228-3095-9 }}

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