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 American English Idiomatic Expressions in 52 Weeks
An Easy Way to Understand English Expressions and Improve Speaking

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In this era of globalization and the world-wide web, the ability to communicate accurately and effectively using English idioms is more important than ever.  As such, daily American idiomatic expressions have emerged to be the most forceful lingua franca in the global media, as well as the fields of business, management, culture and technology.  The ability to grasp the sound and usage of these everyday idiomatic expressions is the key to business success for every second language speaker of English.

bulletOver 3,200 idiomatic expressions in American English
bulletEasy to understand, week-by-week methodology in which to learn idioms
bulletUnique classification system of 32 functional categories to help in understanding idioms
bulletConcise and simple definitions and explanations in plain, everyday English
bulletLively and authentic illustrations of the language

Idiom Classification Categories:  

bullet Achievement - the act or process of accomplishing or completing something
bullet Agree / Approval - to accept or share an understanding of something
bullet Authority - referring to the power to influence, obey or judge
bullet Bad / Negative - something unfavorable or unpleasant
bullet Business Action - relating to commercial or work activity to generate profit
bullet Communication - the process of sending and receiving information through speaking, behavior or writing
bullet Completeness - the extent of wholeness or having enough of something
bullet Consequence - the effects or result of an action or circumstance
bullet Different - not the same
bullet Disagree - to have a different opinion or reaction to something
bullet Emotion - a natural feeling such as joy, sadness, happiness, love or hate
bullet End - the conclusion of something
bullet Entertainment - something that delights or provides amusement
bullet Error - something that differs from the correct or usual process
bullet Failure - not succeeding in something
bullet Health - the condition of wellness for someone's body or mind
bullet Importance - to be valuable or significant
bullet Location - relating to where something is positioned or situated
bullet Money - something relating to currency or a measure of wealth
bullet Movement - involving motion or a change in something's position
bullet Ownership - concerning the possession of something
bullet Personal Description - referring to traits, features or attributes of a person
bullet Plan / Prepare - concerning the process involved in accomplishing an activity
bullet Quantity - relating to the amount of something
bullet Relationship - referring to a connection between people including romance, friendship or hostility
bullet Satisfaction - involving enjoyment and contentment in circumstances
bullet Service - concerning assistance or being helpful
bullet Similar - referring to the extent that something is alike or related
bullet Superior - someone or something being better
bullet Time - relating to a time period
bullet Understand - referring to knowing and comprehending something
bullet Work - relating to a job, employment or occupations

 



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Grouping idioms into easy-to-understand categories is an effective learning tool to assist the English language learner in acquiring an understanding of these distinctive expressions. This innovative method is used in American English Idiomatic Expressions in 52 Weeks: An Easy Way to Understand English Expressions and Improve Speaking.

 

  
     

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