Little Red Book Idioms And Phrases

Author : Terry O'Brien
Publisher : Rupa Publications
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 8129118114

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Little Red Book Idioms and Phrases by Terry O'Brien Pdf

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

Author : Peter Weibel
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2004-04-22
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780071442619

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The Big Red Book of Spanish Idioms by Peter Weibel Pdf

For every learner who has wasted dictionary time looking up the individual parts of a Spanish saying only to have the whole add up to nonsense, The Big Red Book of Spanish Idioms provides innovative and easy access to scores of turns-of-phrase and their idiomatic English equivalents. With more than 4,000 Spanish expressions arranged by keyword, numerous example sentences, and an extensive index for cross-referencing, you can quickly find phrase-based translations by way of either English or Spanish. Compact and comprehensive, this tool is perfect for a student's backpack or a translator's briefcase.

Author : Terry O'Brien
Publisher : Rupa Publications
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-06
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 8129119692

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Synonyms (Little Red Book) by Terry O'Brien Pdf

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.

Author : Terry O'Brien
Publisher : Rupa Publications
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 8129118076

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Little Red Book English Vocabulary Today by Terry O'Brien Pdf

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.

Author : Terry O'Brien
Publisher : Rupa Publications
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 8129119706

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Little Red Book of Common Errors by Terry O'Brien Pdf

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.

Author : Ella Frances Sanders
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781607749349

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The Illustrated Book of Sayings by Ella Frances Sanders Pdf

From the New York Times bestselling author of Lost in Translation and Eating the Sun, a charming illustrated collection of more than fifty expressions from around the globe that explores the nuances of language From the hilarious and romantic to the philosophical and literal, the idioms, proverbs, and adages in this illustrated collection address the nuances of language in the form of sayings from around the world. From the French idiom “to pedal in the sauerkraut” (meaning, “to spin your wheels”), to the Japanese idiom “even monkeys fall from trees” (meaning, “even experts can be wrong”), The Illustrated Book of Sayings reveals the remarkable diversity, humor, and poignancy of the world’s languages and cultures.

Author : Diane Costa
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1951787080

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Fresh as a Daisy by Diane Costa Pdf

A multicultural book that teaches English idioms about nature. Includes popular idioms, idiom meanings, example sentences, and colorful illustrations of characters and settings from around the world. This book also provides an English audio recording and links to teaching resources. This is a great resource for diverse classrooms!

Author : Terry O'Brien
Publisher : Rupa Publications
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 8129119676

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Little Red Book of Phrasal Verbs by Terry O'Brien Pdf

Author : Lingo Lingo Mastery
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 53,6 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 : Troon Harrison
Publisher : Language Lizard Idiom
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-25
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1951787048

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Icing on the Cake: Food Idioms (A Multicultural Book) by Troon Harrison Pdf

A multicultural book that teaches English idioms about food. Includes popular idioms, idiom meanings, example sentences, and colorful illustrations of characters and settings from around the world. This book also provides an English audio recording and links to teaching resources. This is a great resource for diverse classrooms!

Author : Richard Spears
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 1098 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2006-02-03
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0071486852

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McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Idoms and Phrasal Verbs by Richard 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 : Vanita Oelschlager
Publisher : Vanita Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05
Category : Children's literature
ISBN : 0983290415

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Out of the Blue by Vanita Oelschlager Pdf

Presents popular color-based idioms and their meanings, including "Out of the blue" and "Green with envy" with humorous illustrations accompanying each idiom

Author : Terry O' Brien
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2011-07
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 8129118491

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Prepositions by Terry O' Brien Pdf

A Preposition is a word which shows relationship among other words in the sentence. The relationships include direction, place time, cause, manner and amount. A preposition comes before a noun or pronoun. A preposition phrase contains a preposition and object. Prepositional phrases are like idioms and are best learned through listening to and reading as much as possible, Little Red Book of Prepositions is a ready reference book with a check list of propositions.

Author : Derek O'Brien
Publisher : Rupa Publications
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 8129120542

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Little Red Book by Derek O'Brien Pdf

Terry O'Briens Little Red Book of Perfect Written English is an essential guide on how to improve writing styles. How have the words been strung together? Are they clear and effective? Is the structure correct? This book gives useful tips on how to develop and improve writing techniques and skills.

Author : Daphne M. Gulland,David Hinds-Howell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : English language
ISBN : OCLC:34654351

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The Penguin Dictionary of English Idioms by Daphne M. Gulland,David Hinds-Howell Pdf