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A Dictionary of American Idioms

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.

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The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms

The cat will never get your tongue once you have The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms. This book defines nearly 10,000 idioms — expressions consisting of two or more words whose combined meaning is different from the literal meaning of the individual words. Each entry has both a definition and a sentence showing the idiom used in context. Most entries offer an explanation of the idiom”s origin and indicate when the expression first appeared in English.

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EuroTalk Interactive – Talk More! Arabic (Classic); an interactive language learning DVD for beginners+

Talk More! is an exciting new interactive language learning DVD series for beginners. If you have mastered the basics but aren’t yet an intermediate speaker, this DVD video is for you. It uses the latest interactive techniques to teach useful everyday words and dialogue. Special features include: 70 minutes of broadcast quality video material, in which all phrases and dialogue is spoken by both male and female native speakers. The program features 10 quizzes with two levels of difficulty. During viewing, you can test what you’ve learned by answering questions, and earn points as the program monitors your progress. Topics covered include: Greetings, At the restaurant, On the phone, Business …and many more! Please note that the language used in this product is not always translated word for word. Occasionally, idioms and common usage terms are used rather than a literal translation, in order to help you to speak more naturally when traveling & interacting with locals. Eurotalk I

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