American Slang: Cultural Language Guide to Living in the USA
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (583 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1594040176 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 372 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The ability to use idioms is what separates the good non-native speakers of English to native speakers. --Dee dee Combs, Seattle . I recently purchased this book and am thrilled with the command it has helped me achieve of the English language. From a non-American stand point, I think this book is great in the sense that it allows one to converse in a fluent manner, incorporating natural idioms into everday conversation. "Face the music"- you need this book! --Idiom Man, Vancouver, CanadaWhat a great reference book! It's crammed with virtually all the American slang terms that one needs to know. This book conta
This book is unique because it classifies slang terms under key words for easier reference. Cross-references of terms are also included. Today, especially, we see a surprisingly large number of slang expressions in books, magazines and other newsprint, as well as spoken in everyday speech. But if you want to read and speak well enough to get along, then you need to understand the non-traditional language of slang that often is not learned in an English class. The book is educational, as well as fun to read. Your curiosity will have you flipping through the pages. The reader will gain a competent knowledge of American slang.. There is no doubt that formal English is essential if you want to read and speak well. So similar slang terms can be cla
. Often in his classes, he would communicate using slang. It became necessary to explain each term, so he compiled a notebook of American slang terms that he taught in those classes. His son, Edward M. Joseph Melillo taught conversational English to foreign students. And it was that notebook became the basis for
Great book every American/Non-American should get! idiom man I recently purchased this book and am thrilled with the command its helped me achieve of the english language. This book contains idioms that are used in everyday American life, yet are not taught in school or to be found in traditional dictionaries. From a non-American stand point, I think this book is great in the sense that it allows one to converse in a fluent manner, incorporating natural idioms into everday conversation. The ability to use idioms is what seperates the good non-native speakers of english to native speakers. "Face the music"- you need this. Joschka said A pretty good collection of American English Idioms: mistitled and in need of an editor for the many mistakes.. I'm using this book as the basis for a free class in American English Idioms. The book contains mostly idioms and not, strictly speaking, slang, but it works for my purposes.It seems pretty clear that the author self-published this book and did not have a professional editor. Thus one must accept the many mistakes.. Well Jenocidal I learned more than I wanted to. Someday I will rectify this book in my mind and its role n society.