- Paperback: 504 pages
- Publisher: Webster's New World; 1 edition (April 25 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0764524771
- ISBN-13: 978-0764524776
- Product Dimensions: 18.8 x 3.3 x 23.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 703 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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- #87 in Books > Reference > Dictionaries & Thesauruses > Slang & Idioms
- #92 in Books > Reference > Foreign Languages > Instruction > Miscellaneous
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The most comprehensive reference for understanding and applying American idioms
The largest barrier to fluency in English is the ability to understand and use idiomatic language. Webster's New World American Idioms Handbook walks readers through learning and using American idioms, with complete explanations for over 1,000 idioms. Emphasizing acquisition, application, and understanding, this book offers all the information readers need to know about when, where, why, and how to use them. It includes a wealth of examples to provide users with context-and the thorough explanations help readers identify which idioms are appropriate for which situations. An extensive index allows easy, helpful access to individual idioms so that they can be found quickly.
Gail Brenner (Santa Cruz, CA) is an Intensive English Language Program course developer and instructor at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Brenner has worked in the public schools, specialized language programs, private business, and the university-where she now teaches Advanced Grammar, TOEFL Preparation, and Pronunciation. She is the author of the upcoming Ingl?s Para Dummies (0-7645-5427-1).
The largest barrier to fluency in English is the ability to understand and use idiomatic language. Webster's New World American Idioms Handbook walks readers through learning and using American idioms, with complete explanations for over 1,000 idioms. Emphasizing acquisition, application, and understanding, this book offers all the information readers need to know about when, where, why, and how to use them. It includes a wealth of examples to provide users with context-and the thorough explanations help readers identify which idioms are appropriate for which situations. An extensive index allows easy, helpful access to individual idioms so that they can be found quickly.
Gail Brenner (Santa Cruz, CA) is an Intensive English Language Program course developer and instructor at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Brenner has worked in the public schools, specialized language programs, private business, and the university-where she now teaches Advanced Grammar, TOEFL Preparation, and Pronunciation. She is the author of the upcoming Ingl?s Para Dummies (0-7645-5427-1).
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Comprehensive handbook to understanding and applying American idioms. Includes more than 3,500 American idioms for every situation, including: home, school, and work; health, eating, and sleeping; sport, entertainment, and travel; romance, money, and lifestyle; thoughts and feelings; and behavior and personality. Softcover.
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This review is from: Webster's New World American Idioms Handbook (Paperback)
It is a MUST for foreign people wanting to master the English language. It is very didactic, has a lot of practical examples, and it is organized according to topics (idioms for business, idioms for love, idioms to describe emotions, etc). There can be other books with more number of idioms, but they are not didactic. This one has the most important and common. You will not need more.There are a lot of idioms in the movies and conversations, and now I can understand them.
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Outstanding !,
By Daniel Mendoza - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Webster's New World American Idioms Handbook (Paperback)
It is a MUST for foreign people wanting to master the English language. It is very didactic, has a lot of practical examples, and it is organized according to topics (idioms for business, idioms for love, idioms to describe emotions, etc). There can be other books with more number of idioms, but they are not didactic. This one has the most important and common. You will not need more.There are a lot of idioms in the movies and conversations, and now I can understand them. 7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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great and useful, excellent for intermediates,
By A. C. Fernandez - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Webster's New World American Idioms Handbook (Paperback)
Very useful for intermediates that look for an improvement of their English level. Easy to read and a well structured handbook.
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Great Idiom Reference Book,
By Todd Hagopian "CEO of the Hagopian Institute ... - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Webster's New World American Idioms Handbook (Paperback)
Extensive idiom dictionary that is very well-organized. This is a pretty good edition for anyone looking to learn more about idioms in the english language, and the categories make it easy to find everything you are looking for. This is a pretty handy book to have sitting next to you while you are writing speeches. Enjoy!
Todd Hagopian President/CEO Hagopian Institute Author of the popular "Quote Junkie" book sereies and the brand new "Idiom Junkie" series |
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