Catching on to American Idioms
Author : Esther Ellin-Elmakiss
Publisher :
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 46,23 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN :
Catching on to American Idioms
Author : Esther Ellin-Elmakiss
Publisher :
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 10,34 MB
Release : 1995-04-01
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780472083114
Book Description
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Idoms and Phrasal Verbs
Author : Richard A. Spears
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 1100 pages
File Size : 37,27 MB
Release : 2006-02-03
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0071486852
Book Description
Learn the language of Nebraska . . .and 49 other states With more entries than any other reference of its kind,McGraw-Hill’s Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs shows you how American English is spoken today. You will find commonly used phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions, proverbial expressions, and clichés. The dictionary contains more than 24,000 entries, each defined and followed by one or two example sentences. It also includes a Phrase-Finder Index with more than 60,000 entries.
Essential Idioms in English
Author : Robert James Dixson
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 40,57 MB
Release : 1983
Category : English language
ISBN : 9780132863292
Book Description
From "catching a cold" to "landing on your feet," idiomatic expressions add color and style to the English language. The latest edition of "Essential Idioms in English" remains the resource of choice for mastering more than 500 common English idioms, phrasal verbs, and collocations. Organized by level for beginning, intermediate, and advanced learners, "Essential Idioms in English "thoroughly defines and illustrates each idiom, then reinforces its meaning and usage with multiple-choice, true-false, fill-in-the-blank, and matching exercises.New features include: Three new sections on collocations to illustrate the frequency of certain usages.An expanded Appendix of Equivalent Idioms that adds Portuguese to the French and Spanish translations of previous editions.New eight-page section on dictionary skills helps students build their knowledge of vocabulary and usage.
The Great Book of American Idioms
Author : Lingo Lingo Mastery
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 21,5 MB
Release : 2019-10-13
Category :
ISBN : 9781699654316
Book Description
Do you feel that it's "like pulling teeth" when you want to learn new sayings? Would you like to be able to discover new American idioms and phrases that will make communication "a piece of cake"? Sure, you can learn English with a language course or a textbook just fine, and climb up the ranks in terms of your grasp of the language... but are you sure you can talk like a native? For starters, many expressions used by fluent speakers of English can't exactly be learned in a book, and it can be frustrating to realize that your formal learning hasn't been enough to teach you the way people talk in real life. Sometimes, it's all about having the right tools at your disposal... and this is where The Great Book of American Idioms comes in! Written to act as a powerful addition to your other English-learning resources, this book will allow you to: Discover over 1300 different idioms and sayings, covering hundreds of different subjects Learn the correct definition and usage of each expression, ensuring that you know exactly when you can say them out loud during a conversation Visualize examples of the sayings in common conversations, helping you understand their context Take advantage of important tips we provide you in the introduction and conclusion of the book, so that you can boost your learning and get a much better understanding of the English language. What are you waiting for? Over 1300 idioms and expressions are awaiting you! Don't miss out on learning why this "dark horse" will help you "see the big picture"!
In the Loop
Author : Office of Office of English Language Programs
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,36 MB
Release : 2015-02-17
Category :
ISBN : 9781508507383
Book Description
In the Loop is divided into three parts: Part 1, "Idioms and Definitions"; Part 2, "Selected Idioms by Category"; and Part 3, "Classroom Activities." The idioms are listed alphabetically in Part 1. Part 2 highlights some of the most commonly used idioms, grouped into categories. Part 3 contains classroom suggestions to help teachers plan appropriate exercises for their students. There is also a complete index at the back of the book listing page numbers for both main entries and cross-references for each idiom.
A Dictionary of Catch Phrases
Author : Eric Partridge
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1315 pages
File Size : 17,19 MB
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 1134929986
Book Description
A catch phrase is a well-known, frequently-used phrase or saying that has `caught on' or become popular over along period of time. It is often witty or philosophical and this Dictionary gathers together over 7,000 such phrases.
Idiom Attack Vol. 1 - Everyday Living (German Edition)
Author : Peter Liptak
Publisher : Exile Press LLC
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 18,9 MB
Release : 2019-07-18
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 1936342219
Book Description
*** Idiom Attack 1 - Everyday Living (German Edition) *** Angriff der Redewendungen 1 - Alltagsleben The Simple Three-Step System to Mastering Essential English Idioms in minutes a day ...so you can ace exams, get a promotion, or understand American culture! Are you confused by common sayings in the English language? Discover the hidden meanings of English idioms with **300+ Idioms in 25 themed chapters** to help you communicate with confidence. Are you worried that you’re missing out on the conversation? Do you want to strengthen your English language skills? As ESL educators, Peter Liptak, Matthew Douma, and Jay Douma have decades of teaching experience across the world. After helping classrooms full of students navigate the treacherous waters of the English language, they’ve created a series of books to help you too! Idiom Attack 1: Everyday Living (German Edition) is a densely-packed resource that contains 300+ of the most common and relevant idioms for living, loving and doing business in North America in both English and German. Through Idiom Attack, you’ll discover definitions, contextualized examples, and practice questions. Before you know it, you’ll be using English language idioms in your own everyday conversations like a native English speaker and impressing people with your business English. In Idiom Attack, you’ll discover: The three-step training process to help you quickly learn new concepts in English with translations in German Easy-to-follow sections separated by topic to help you find exactly what you’re looking for Clear meme-like illustrations to help boost your memorization of idioms and their usage Convenient stories, crosswords, and fill-in-the-blank worksheets at the end of each chapter improve your English retention and conversational abilities A collection of idioms commonly found in the workplace, and much, much more! Idiom Attack is a must-have tool for ESL learners at intermediate and advanced levels. If you like easy-to-use guides, multi-format approaches to learning, and expert advice, then you’ll love Peter Liptak, Matthew Douma, and Jay Douma’s in-depth look at American idioms. Baue deine Englisch-Kenntnisse mit wichtigen Redewendungen für die tägliche Konversation aus - durch einen dreischrittigen Trainingsprozess, durch den du mit Redewendungen vertraut wirst und sie täglich effektiv einzusetzen lernst! Stocke deinen Wortschatz mit 300 wichtigen Redewendungen auf! Mach dich bereit für 25 Themen mit alltäglichen Redewendungen! Lerne schnell durch ein Trainingsprogramm in drei Schritten! Buy Idiom Attack to finally take part in the discussion today!
Idioms For Everyday Use
Author : Broukal
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Europe
Page : pages
File Size : 39,32 MB
Release : 2001-08-01
Category :
ISBN : 9780071105798
Book Description
A Dictionary of American Proverbs
Author : Wolfgang Mieder
Publisher : New York : Oxford University Press
Page : 1348 pages
File Size : 22,58 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0195053990
Book Description
Americans have a gift for coining proverbs. "A picture is worth a thousand words" was not, as you might imagine, the product of ancient Chinese wisdom -- it was actually minted by advertising executive Fred Barnard in a 1921 advertisement for Printer's Ink magazine. After all, Americans are first and foremost a practical people and proverbs can be loosely defined as pithy statements that are generally accepted as true and useful. The next logical step would be to gather all of this wisdom together for a truly American celebration of shrewd advice.A Dictionary of American Proverbs is the first major collection of proverbs in the English language based on oral sources rather than written ones. Listed alphabetically according to their most significant key word, it features over 15,000 entries including uniquely American proverbs that have never before been recorded, as well as thousands of traditional proverbs that have found their way into American speech from classical, biblical, British, continental European, and American literature. Based on the fieldwork conducted over thirty years by the American Dialect Society, this volume is complete with historical references to the earliest written sources, and supplies variants and recorded geographical distribution after each proverb.Many surprised await the reader in this vast treasure trove of wit and wisdom. Collected here are nuggets of popular wisdom on all aspects of American life: weather, agriculture, travel, money, business, food, neighbors, friends, manners, government, politics, law, health, education, religion, music, song, and dance. And, to further enhance browsing pleasure, the editors have provided a detailed guide to the use of the work. While it's true that many of our best known proverbs have been supplied by the ever-present "Anonymous," many more can be attributed to some very famous Americans, like Ernest Hemingway, Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin, Mark Twain, J. Pierpont Morgan, Thomas Alva Edison, Abigail Adams, and Ralph Waldo Emerson, to name but a few offered in this fascinating collection.Who wouldn't want to know the origin of "the opera ain't over till the fat lady sings?" This uniquely American proverb and many more are gathered together in A Dictionary of American Proverbs. A great resource for students and scholars of literature, psychology, folklore, linguistics, anthropology, and cultural history, this endlessly intriguing volume is also a delightful companion for anyone with an interest in American culture.
