Speak the English the English Speak: 500+ English Idioms with examples in use - Volume 1 - Softcover

Grey, Colin

9781521908242: Speak the English the English Speak: 500+ English Idioms with examples in use - Volume 1

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1521908249 ISBN 13: 9781521908242

Publisher: Independently published, 2017

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPEAK ENGLISH AS THE ENGLISH SPEAK IT? THIS BOOK WILL SHOW YOU HOW!The use of idiom distinguishes the average English speaker from the excellent. Speak the English the English Speak will teach you the meaning and history behind 500 essential English idioms and, also, how to use them. It will help you to engage in fluent English conversation and to understand the nuances of the language.Discover the meaning of phrases such as, ‘at the drop of a hat’, ‘have your cake and eat it’ and ‘pleased as Punch.’The phrases are arranged in alphabetical order with a Quick Reference section at the front of the book.Colin Grey was inspired to write this book by Olga Kuzina, his tour guide on a cruise down the River Dnieper in 2013. Her English was so good and so full of idiom that he and his wife took her on one side to ask where she had learnt it. Her reply stunned him, “I’ve never been out of the country. But I do teach English at Sevastopol University.” Lucky students! When he returned home Colin emailed Olga with a list of 20 phrases and the question, “How many of these would you use and be comfortable with in normal conversation?” Her answer was, “3 but would you please explain the other 17”. These were the origin of this book.All royalties from the sale of this book go to the Aidan Woodcock Charitable Trust which sponsors young professional musicians and helps them develop their careers. More details about the charity are available at www.maiastra.org.

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