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The real key to mastering any language, beyond having a good grasp of grammar and vocabulary, is knowing how to use idioms and idiomatic expressions. Now you can start speaking American English like a native–with the help of this complete guide to over 3,500 American idioms. Much more than just a listing of terms and expressions, this practical, user-friendly resource provides clear explanations of each idiom, extensive notes on grammar and usage, and a wealth of examples so that you'll know when, where, why, and how to use idioms effectively. The idioms are organized by common themes and concepts so that they are easy to find, and an extensive index offers fast access to exactly what you need when you're at a loss for words. From slang expressions (How's it going?) and common sayings (Better safe than sorry) to verb phrases (take up with), nouns (tightwad, baby boomer), adjectives (bummed, above board), and more, the Handbook equips you with idioms for virtually every situation, including: Home, school, and work Health, eating, and sleeping Sports, entertainment, and travel Romance, money, and lifestyle Thoughts and feelings Behavior and personality So why wait? Get up and running right now by putting a wealth of American idioms at your fingertips–with Webster's New World American Idioms Handbook. AUTHOR: Gail Brenner is an Intensive English Language Program course developer and instructor at the University of California, Santa Cruz. She has worked in the public schools, specialized language programs, private business, and a university's; where she now teaches Advanced Grammar, TOEFL Preparation, and Pronunciation. She is the author of Ingles Para Dummies.

Table of Contents:
Preface. Introduction. PART I: Introduction. Chapter 1: An Introduction to Idioms. PART II: Idioms for Everyday Activities and Occasions. Chapter 2: Family Matters: Family, Home, and Life Stages. Chapter 3: Caring for the Body: Eating, Sleeping, and Grooming. Chapter 4: Health Matters: Good Health, Illness, and Addiction. Chapter 5: Nose to the Grindstone: School and Work. Chapter 6: Peanuts and Dough: Money. Chapter 7: Taking It Easy: Entertainment, Leisure, and Travel. Chapter 8: Love Makes the World Go 'Round: Romance. Chapter 9: Common American Phrases and Slang Expressions. PART III: Idioms for Expressing Emotion, Character, Success, and Failure. Chapter 10: Emotions. Chapter 11: Character Traits. Chapter 12: Success, Failure, and Luck. PART IV: Idioms by Key Words. Chapter 13: Body Idioms. Chapter 14: Color Idioms. Chapter 15: Number Idioms. Chapter 16: Negative Word Idioms. Chapter 17: Question Word Idioms. PART V: Phrasal Verbs. Chapter 18: Using Phrasal Verbs. Chapter 19: Two-Word Phrasal Verbs. Chapter 20: Three-Word Phrasal Verbs. Appendix I: Expressions with Do, Fix, Have, Make, and Take. Appendix II: Differences between American Idioms and British Idioms. Index.

About the Author :
Gail Brenner is an Intensive English Language Program course developer and instructor at the University of California, Santa Cruz. She has worked in the public schools, specialized language programs, private business, and a university where she now teaches Advanced Grammar, TOEFL Preparation, and Pronunciation. She is the author of Ingles Para Dummies(r).


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780764524776
  • Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
  • Publisher Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Height: 234 mm
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 739 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0764524771
  • Publisher Date: 25 Apr 2003
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 33 mm
  • Width: 188 mm


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