Download or read book In the Know and Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms 2 Volume Paperback Set Including CD written by Cindy Leaney and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-10-02 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Know student's book presents idioms in context, then gives students the opportunity to learn their meaning, form, and use. A wide array of activity types makes this book a delightful way to learn the meaning and use of hundreds of common idioms, and the free audio CD lets learners hear these idioms in context. The Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms provides definitions and examples of 5,000 idioms currently used in American English, making it the last word on American idioms today.
Download or read book Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cambridge Dictionary of American English Book and CD ROM written by Sidney I. Landau and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 1069 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes forty thousand common words and expressions with definitions and usage examples
Download or read book In the Know Students Book and Audio CD written by Cindy Leaney and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2005-10-11 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Know teaches over 800 colorful idioms in English. The book groups the idioms into units depending on whether the idioms relate to such concepts as danger or honesty, or whether they contain colors or parts of the body, etc. Each unit has a clear four-page format that presents the idioms, explores their meaning, and practices their use.
Download or read book Cambridge Dictionary of American English written by Sidney I. Landau and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1999-09-13 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authoritative guide to American English as it's really used today. Based on the Cambridge International Corpus, a database that includes more than 200 million words of spoken and written American English, the paperback edition contains more than 40,000 definitions of words and phrases. Entries are organized by meaning, and words with more than one meaning are clearly marked with a boxed guideword, so there's no guesswork involved in finding the right entry. Definitions are written using a carefully controlled 2,000-word defining vocabulary, so they are clear and easy to understand. The dictionary also includes coverage of important Canadian and British words and meanings.
Download or read book The Great Book of American Idioms written by Lingo Lingo Mastery and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-10-13 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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"!
Download or read book McGraw Hill s Dictionary of American Idoms and Phrasal Verbs written by Richard A. Spears and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2006-02-03 with total page 1100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Big Book of American Idioms written by Jackie Bolen and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-14 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Cambridge Dictionary of American English Rennert Edition written by Sidney I. Landau and published by . This book was released on 2001-05-01 with total page 1088 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book NTC s American Idioms Dictionary written by Richard A. Spears and published by NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company. This book was released on 1987 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of idiomatic phrases and sentences that occur frequently in American English.
Download or read book Dictionary of American Idioms written by Adam Makkai and published by Barrons Educational Series. This book was released on 2004-03-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 8,000 idiomatic words and phrases specific to American-style English are presented in this updated A-to-Z dictionary, complete with definitions and sample sentences. Especially useful for TOEFL test-takers and other students in America for whom English is a second language, this book explains and clarifies many of the similes and metaphors that newcomers to American English find mystifying. It is also useful to native-born Americans who are sometimes confused by regional colloquialisms encountered in reading or on TV. Idioms undergo constant change in every living language, some of them falling out of use, while new words and phrases become part of the standard vocabulary. This dictionary's new fourth edition takes account of the latest idiomatic changes and provides a solid background to informal American English.
Download or read book Cambridge Advanced Learner s Dictionary written by Colin McIntosh and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-06-06 with total page 1856 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully updated edition of the best-selling Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary. It includes up-to-date vocabulary, clear definitions, hundreds of pictures and illustrations, and a new 'Focus on Writing' section. Informed by the Cambridge International Corpus and correlated to English Vocabulary Profile, it is ideal for exam preparation and also features 'Common mistake' boxes, to help learners avoid typical mistakes.
Download or read book Cambridge International Dictionary of Idioms written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book NTC s American Idioms Dictionary written by NTC Publishing Group Staff and published by Ntc Publishing Group. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's something new and exciting from NTC, the leading publisher of books for students of English as a second language. Electronic dictionaries on CD-ROM make it easy to look up a word or phrase instantly and have access to thousands of typical American English example sentences. The student can store selected entries in his or her personal electronic notebook. Conduct faster, easier research with eDictionaries on CD-ROM -- Open and search any number of dictionaries at once -- Internet link provides updates and additional entries -- Free on-line site for purchasing additional reference materials -- Each eDictionary also includes two bonus dictionaries: NTC's Dictionary of Acronyms and Abbreviations and NTC's Dictionary of Proverbs and Cliches
Download or read book A Dictionary of American Idioms written by and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Cambridge Thesaurus of American English written by William D. Lutz and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1994-02-25 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cambridge Thesaurus of American English is an original and up-to-date collection of over 200,000 synonyms and antonyms for the most commonly used words and phrases in contemporary American English. Compiled by renowned expert on American language use and author of Doublespeak, William Lutz, the Thesaurus is alphabetically arranged, and designed to give the user quick access to a coherent set of synonyms and antonyms. The Cambridge Thesaurus provides a brief list of common, usable synonyms organized according to their frequency of use and their meaning. In those cases where the distinction between senses of a word is not clear, a brief definition is provided. Any synonyms that are slang or that have restricted usage are clearly labeled to that effect. Concise and readable yet complete and reliable, The Cambridge Thesaurus will be the ideal desktop reference for high school and college students, office personnel, and anyone else in search of that perfect word.
