American Idioms

Author : Lingo Lingo Mastery
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 169965431X

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The Great Book of American Idioms by Lingo Lingo Mastery Pdf

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"!

Author : Richard A. Spears
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 1100 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2006-02-03
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780071486859

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McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Idoms and Phrasal Verbs by Richard A. Spears Pdf

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.

Author : Harry Collis
Publisher : McGraw-Hill
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1987-02-09
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0844254460

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101 American English Idioms by Harry Collis Pdf

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

Author : Gail Brenner
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 467 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-23
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780544188907

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Webster's New World: American Idioms Handbook by Gail Brenner Pdf

The most comprehensive reference for understanding and using the contemporary idioms of American English—with more than 1,000 entries. Mastering the use of idiomatic language is an essential step toward achieving fluency in any language. Webster's New World: American Idioms Handbook is the ideal guide to the slang, sayings, expressions, jargon, and colloquialisms of American English—covering more than 1,000 entries. Emphasizing acquisition and application, this book explains their meanings as well as when, where, why, and how to use them. A wealth of examples helps readers understand each idiom’s connotation and identify its appropriate context. An extensive index allows for quick and easy reference.

Author : Esther Ellin-Elmakiss
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : UOM:39015029119685

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Catching on to American Idioms by Esther Ellin-Elmakiss Pdf

Author : Jackie Bolen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798581431405

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The Big Book of American Idioms by Jackie Bolen Pdf

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.

Author : Richard A. Spears
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Americanisms
ISBN : 0844208310

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NTC's Thematic Dictionary of American Idioms by Richard A. Spears Pdf

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.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Longman
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Americanisms
ISBN : 0582305764

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Longman American Idioms Dictionary by Anonim Pdf

The clear definitions and examples of written and spoken idioms make this dictionary really easy to use.

Author : Solomon Wiener
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1258429438

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A Handy Book of Commonly Used American Idioms by Solomon Wiener Pdf

Author : Richard A. Spears,Betty J. Birner,Steven Racek Kleinedler
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1995-02-01
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780071783545

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NTC's Dictionary of Everyday American English Expressions by Richard A. Spears,Betty J. Birner,Steven Racek Kleinedler Pdf

With more than 7,000 up-to-date phrases, this dictionary covers situations from talking to a doctor to ordering a meal, and helps learners communicate personal feelings, and make small talk.

Author : Harry Collis
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0844254126

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101 American English Proverbs by Harry Collis Pdf

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

Author : Richard A. Spears
Publisher : NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Americanisms
ISBN : 0844208264

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NTC's American Idioms Dictionary by Richard A. Spears Pdf

Completely revised, updated, reorganized, and enlarged with 600 new entries. Essential for writers and learners of American English, it features a unique new format, an appendix of 500 fixed-order phrases--such as "fast and furious"--that cannot be reversed, and a Phrase-Finder Index for easy lookups of even partially remembered phrases.

Author : Paul Heacock
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2003-09-22
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 052153271X

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Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms by Paul Heacock Pdf

This book unlocks the meaning of more than 5,000 idioms used in American English today.

Author : Richard A. Spears
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : UOM:39015047492437

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Essential American Idioms by Richard A. Spears Pdf

Among the special features of this book are the following: each entry has at least two example sentences illustrating how the idiom is used in context in natural American English; and a new Phrase-Finder Index enables users to locate a particular idiom quickly by looking up any of its major words.

Author : Muhammad Nabeel
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1976333822

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1000 English Idioms and Phrases by Muhammad Nabeel Pdf

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.