101 American English Idioms


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Presents and explains American English expressions to non-English speakers, including such phrases as "you're pulling my leg," "toot your own horn," and "different strokes for different folks."




101 American English Idioms


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An introduction to American colloquialisms through the use of explanatory dialogue or narrative.




101 American Idioms


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This book is a lively; lighthearted look at American figures of speech; customs; and humor; perfect for those unfamiliar with American slang. --







101 American English Idioms


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"Each card contains an illustration that depicts the literal menaing of the idiom....On the back of each card is a dialogue or short passage that uses the idiom--plus its 醫ranslation'--in a natural context"--Teacher's manual.




101 American English Proverbs


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This text presents in everyday English 101 commonly used proverbs, enabling students to use proverbs appropriately and encouraging cross-cultural understanding.




101 American English Idioms w/Audio CD


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This book makes American English phrases “duck soup.” 101 American English Idioms takes the mystery out of these common U.S. expressions and explains their meanings in context. On the audio CD, native speakers read each of the 101 idioms, so you can hear how American English sounds and practice what you have learned. What Americans really mean when they say . . . Drive someone up a wall--annoy someone greatly Raise a stink--protest strongly Pull someone's leg--fool someone All thumbs--clumsy Shoot the breeze--chat informally Feel like a million dollars--feel wonderful Duck soup--easy, effortless




More Speak English Like an American


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More Speak English Like an American brings you another 300+ idioms and expressions you need to know. Maybe you have already read Speak English Like an American. But this is not a necessary requirement. You can start with this new book, if you like, and work back. This popular ESL book features a new story and new American English idioms and expressions. In More Speak English Like an American, you'll follow the story of an American business as its employees come up with new product ideas, travel to China, throw themselves into office romances, and have exciting adventures. This book contains dozens of exercises and includes hundreds of usage examples, including some from American newspapers. Complete with illustrations and an audio CD of all the dialogues. Most books teach classroom English. When it comes to everyday life, this can seem unreal. And make you seem unreal. Our emphasis is on helping you talk, sound, and think like a native speaker. We also help you pick up more native English from movies and TV, newspapers, books, and the Internet. More Speak English Like an American helps you recognize and understand idioms whenever you see or hear them.




Speak English Like an American


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The audio CD contains all of the dialogues in the book.