"No sooner had the match started than it began to rain."
Most advanced learners hit a plateau. You can write flawless sentences, but during a fast conversation, you miss the "Had I arrived earlier..." structures. Why? Because your ear is not trained to parse advanced grammar phonetically.
Advanced grammatical structures can be challenging to master. Many language learners memorize complex rules but struggle to use them in natural conversation. This is where audio materials become essential. Raymond Murphy’s Grammar in Use series, particularly the advanced level written by Martin Hewings, is a definitive resource for high-level English learners. When paired with its official audio components, this textbook transforms from a passive reference guide into an active tool for fluency.