Little Red Book of Phrasal Verbs
Author : Terry O'Brien
Publisher : Rupa Publications
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 12,57 MB
Release : 2016-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9788129119674
Little Red Book Idioms and Phrases
Author : Terry O'Brien
Publisher : Rupa Publications
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 44,68 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9788129118110
Book Description
Idiom from Latin: idioma, 'special property' is an expression, word or phrase that has a figurative meaning, this is separate from the literal meaning or definition of the words of which it is made. Word group becomes an idiomatic expression. The words develop a specialized meaning as an entity, as an idiom. When a speaker uses an idiom, the listener might mistake its actual meaning, if he or she has not heard this figure of speech before. In English the expression to go round the bend, would mean 'to go insane'. There are many such idiomatic expressions, A Curtain Lecture: Nagging by a wife at bedtime. A Dutch Wife: A bolster. Land of Nod: A state of sleep Let not idioms confuse those unfamiliar with them. Little Red Book of Idioms and Phrases will add to your vocabulary. Let's get into the ball park of idioms and phrases
Synonyms (Little Red Book)
Author : Terry O'Brien
Publisher : Rupa Publications
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 11,44 MB
Release :
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9788129119698
Book Description
Synonyms (Little Red Book) is a handy educational tool for students and teachers that provides a varied set of synonyms for each word in the English language. This book can be extremely useful in improving your vocabulary and cultivating a better writing language. It helps you avoid repetition of basic and common words while introducing you to new substitutes that can be useful in the right context. English is a language that is rapidly growing with the introduction of new words each year. This book allows you to keep a track of the changes while also allowing individuals to express themselves better. Synonyms (Little Red Book) is an ideal book for individuals looking to build on their language and speaking skills. There are many alternatives to framing even a basic sentence and this book allows you to explore those options while simultaneously helping you to develop your own language as well. It was published by Rupa Publications India in 2012 and is available in paperback. Key Features: This is a handy manual for students, teachers, writers, or any other individuals interested in building their vocabulary.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Idoms and Phrasal Verbs
Author : Richard A. Spears
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 1100 pages
File Size : 11,58 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.
Ultimate Phrasal Verb Book
Author : Carl W. Hart
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 3330 pages
File Size : 15,41 MB
Release : 2017-03-08
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 1438068794
Book Description
Updated to reflect questions found on the most recent ESL tests, this book presents 400 common phrasal verbs as they are used in everyday English. Phrasal verbs are verbs combined with prepositions or adverbs. Familiarity with phrasal verbs and understanding their use as nouns (breakup, showoff, etc.) or adjectives (spaced-out, broken-down, stressed-out, and many others) is essential to ESL students. Updated information includes: the most commonly used phrasal verbs; activities and examples that reflect our current technology and the world around us; an expanded introduction for the teacher with a thorough breakdown and explanation of phrasal verbs; and, a discussion of separable and inseparable phrasal verbs in Unit I, and more. This book’s hundreds of examples in context and hundreds of exercises will be extremely useful to ESL students who are preparing for TOEFL or who simply wish to improve their English.
Little Red Book English Vocabulary Today
Author : Terry O'Brien
Publisher : Rupa Publications
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 40,52 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9788129118073
Book Description
Short words are the best and old words when short are best of all. Vocabulary is a power house that equips you with What to Say. Yes and no are very short words to say, but we should think for some length of time before saying them. The limits of language are the limits of the mind. Little Red Book of English Vocabulary Today is a treasure chest of words for all age groups. This book is not a run on the mill vocabulary collection. What matters is not just the traditional, language of today also counts: Apeirophobia fear of opening e mails. Bulliphobia fear of not having the remote control. A group of husbands unhappiness. A group of wives impatience, a man does not live on bread alone but by the catch words in his vocabulary. Catch the words and hook the reader and the listener.
Little Red Book Grammar Made Easy
Author : Terry O'Brien
Publisher : Rupa Publications
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 22,83 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9788129118059
Book Description
If you kick a ball randomly would you know how to play football? No. You can play football only if you know the grammar of the game. Apply the rules. Minimum grammar is no grammar at all. Grammar is the logic of speech, even as logic is the grammar of reason. Little Red Book of Grammar makes grammar easy. Structural grammar matters. Syntax and accidence count.Dont just know definitions; it is application that matters. The sense of language is what make the music of language.
Phrasal Verbs
Author : Carl W. Hart
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 10,66 MB
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 1506267602
Book Description
Updated to reflect questions found on the most recent ESL tests, this book presents 400 common phrasal verbs as they are used in everyday English. Phrasal verbs are verbs combined with prepositions or adverbs. Familiarity with phrasal verbs and understanding their use as nouns (breakup, showoff, etc.) or adjectives (spaced-out, broken-down, stressed-out, and many others) is essential to ESL students. Updated information includes: the most commonly used phrasal verbs; activities and examples that reflect our current technology and the world around us; an expanded introduction for the teacher with a thorough breakdown and explanation of phrasal verbs; and, a discussion of separable and inseparable phrasal verbs in Unit I, and more. This book’s hundreds of examples in context and hundreds of exercises will be extremely useful to ESL students who are preparing for TOEFL or who simply wish to improve their English.
The American Heritage Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs
Author :
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 25,12 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN :
Book Description
Defines thousands of alphabetized English phrasal verbs, such as "close up," "fall out," "take off," and "tear down," and provides example sentences for every entry.
Little Red Book of Spelling
Author : Terry O'Brien
Publisher : Rupa Publications
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 23,87 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9788129121059
Book Description
Little Red Book of Spelling Learn the fundamentals of spelling and avoid common spelling errors with the help of this compact volume. Little Red Book of Spelling is a book that deals with orthography and the rudiments of spelling. English spelling, unlike in other languages, is based not on the phonetic or word-sound approach alone there are other facts in play too. So be careful about your spelling, for learning to spell correctly is essential for good communication. A confident speller reads and understands efficiently A confident speller has more fun while reading A confident speller helps other people understand their writing better. So get, set and spell it right!
