The Great Book of American Idioms

Author: Lingo Lingo Mastery
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781699654316
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 229

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"!

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Idoms and Phrasal Verbs

Author: Richard A. Spears
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071486852
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 1100

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.

The Big Book of American Idioms

Author: Jackie Bolen
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 88

Book Description
Learn hundreds of English idioms, phrases, sayings and expressions in a fun and engaging way! Sound like a native speaker with these common idioms that are used in the USA. Find out how people speak English in real life. That's where The Big Book of American Idioms comes in. You'll see what the idiom means, the history behind it and then see how it's used in some example sentences. It's everything you need to "bone up" on your English vocabulary! Get your copy of The Big Book of American Idioms to improve your English quickly and easily. Jackie Bolen has nearly fifteen years of experience teaching ESL/EFL to students in South Korea and Canada. With her help, you'll improve your English vocabulary and conversational skills in no time at all! Pick up a copy of the book today if you want to... Have hundreds of idioms in American English at your fingertips. See how the idioms are used in real life. Improve your American English. Speak English fluently and confidently. Have some fun while learning English. Improve your TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS score. These are the English idioms that you'll hear over and over again in real life. Speak more fluently and gain some confidence with this book. Pick up your copy of the book today. The Big Book of American Idioms: A Comprehensive Dictionary of English Idioms, Expressions, Phrases & Sayings by Jackie Bolen will help you stay motivated while consistently improving your English skills.

101 American English Idioms

Author: Harry Collis
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
ISBN: 9780844254463
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 130

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

Handbook of Commonly Used American Idioms

Author: Adam Makkai
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 324

Book Description

NTC's Thematic Dictionary of American Idioms

Author: Richard A. Spears
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN: 9780844208312
Category : Americanisms
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
NTC's Thematic Dictionary of American Idioms contains more than 5,500 of the most common and useful idioms arranged conveniently by theme, topic, or meaning. This work combines the best features of a thesaurus and a dictionary. Its features include a definition of each idiom that includes at least two examples of usage, an alphabetical index for locating each idiom, and an easy-to-read format with a minimum of abbreviations and symbols. NTC's Thematic Dictionary of American Idioms is an invaluable tool that allows writers, speakers, and students of English to locate the exact idiomatic expressions they need quickly and easily.

101 American English Proverbs

Author: Harry Collis
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 9780844254128
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 140

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

Phrases and Idioms

Author: Richard A. Spears
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN: 9780844203423
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This quick-access book defines and explains 2,300 confusing American English phrases and idioms, making their meaning crystal clear. Completely indexed.

English for Everyone: English Idioms

Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744029864
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
Are you looking to brush up on your English idioms? English for Everyone: English Idioms can help you to understand the context and use of hundreds of native English expressions. Take your practical English usage to the next level and build your confidence in spoken and written English by visually connecting the literal and idiomatic meaning of common English phrases such as, “on cloud nine”, “snowed under”, and many more. With supporting audio available online, sample sentences throughout the book, collocations, and common mistakes to watch out for, English for Everyone: English Idioms can help you confidently progress your English language from advanced to fluent in both social and business environments. About English For Everyone English for Everyone is a series of guides and practice books that support English learning for teenagers and adults from a beginner level, to intermediate, and advanced practical English. Offering a fun and easy-to-follow format that offers guidance for both teaching English as a foreign language, and a self-study approach with resources available to improve English speaking, reading, and writing. Whether you are looking for ESL teaching resources, or a structured program for adults to learn English as a second language, the English for Everyone Series provides: - Sample language examples: New language topics are introduced in context using clear, illustrated, and color-coded explanations - Supporting audio: Extensive English-speaking audio materials integrated into every unit, giving vital oral and listening practice. (All supplementary audio is available on the DK English for Everyone website and IOS/Android App). - Quick referencing: Easy-to-follow units for easy referencing and teaching - Sentence formation guides: Visual break downs of essential English grammar for beginners, showing learners how to recreate even complex English sentences - Visual English vocabulary cues: Lists of useful English words and common phrases with visual aids are available throughout the book The English for Everyone Series covers the skills and topics required for all major global English-language exams and reference frameworks including: - CEFR - TOEFL - IELTS - TOEIC

1000 English Idioms and Phrases

Author: Muhammad Nabeel
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781976333828
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 464

Book Description
Enhance your speaking skills and listening comprehension by learning English idiomatic expressions Welcome to another new exciting book of Coach Shane's English expression series. In this book, you would find 1000 English idioms and phrases with practical examples, dialogues/conversations and explanations. In this version, I made many changes compare to previous version. Because, I rearranged all English idiomatic expressions in alphabetically order, so you can use this book like an American idioms dictionary. Also, you would find some illustrated pictures in some places. In previous edition, I have received some complains, so that's why, I fixed many things in this edition. I tried to explain the English phrasal verbs and idioms in detail. You would know how to use them effectively. I picked up these common English expressions from sitcoms, movies, news, etc. Having learned these sayings, idioms and phrasal verbs, you would be able to understand movies, sitcoms, and news. I hope this book would be a great book for intermediate and advanced level ESL (English as a second language) peoples.