Author: Richard A. Spears
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN: 9780844209173
Category : Americanism
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents 1,700 entries, including colorful words and phrases from television and movies, as well as the streets and campuses. Each entry in this dictionary has two examples.
NTC's Super-Mini American Slang Dictionary
Author: Richard A. Spears
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN: 9780844209173
Category : Americanism
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents 1,700 entries, including colorful words and phrases from television and movies, as well as the streets and campuses. Each entry in this dictionary has two examples.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN: 9780844209173
Category : Americanism
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents 1,700 entries, including colorful words and phrases from television and movies, as well as the streets and campuses. Each entry in this dictionary has two examples.
NTC's Super-Mini British Slang Dictionary
Author: Richard Spears
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
ISBN: 9780844201115
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Learning everyday expressions is now more convenient for non-native speakers of English thanks to these pocket-size dictionaries. Each is a compact, yet complete and up-to-date, reprint of one of NTC's top-selling ESL titles.This includes rhyming slang (bees and honey for "money"), back slang (eefink for "knife"), and everyday slang expressions such as bangers and mash for "sausages and mashed potatoes", plus nearly 2,000 other uniquely British expressions, with definitions and example sentences provided for each.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
ISBN: 9780844201115
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Learning everyday expressions is now more convenient for non-native speakers of English thanks to these pocket-size dictionaries. Each is a compact, yet complete and up-to-date, reprint of one of NTC's top-selling ESL titles.This includes rhyming slang (bees and honey for "money"), back slang (eefink for "knife"), and everyday slang expressions such as bangers and mash for "sausages and mashed potatoes", plus nearly 2,000 other uniquely British expressions, with definitions and example sentences provided for each.
NTC's Dictionary of Everyday American English Expressions
Author: Richard A. Spears
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071783547
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
With more than 7,000 up-to-date phrases, this dictionary covers situations from talking to a doctor to ordering a meal, and helps learners communicate personal feelings, and make small talk.
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071783547
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
With more than 7,000 up-to-date phrases, this dictionary covers situations from talking to a doctor to ordering a meal, and helps learners communicate personal feelings, and make small talk.
NTC's Super-Mini American Idioms Dictionary
Author: Richard A. Spears
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN: 9780844209166
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
With more than 1,500 cliches, proverbs, and informal expressions, this is a super source of everyday American idioms.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN: 9780844209166
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
With more than 1,500 cliches, proverbs, and informal expressions, this is a super source of everyday American idioms.
NTC's Super-Mini Forbidden American English
Author: Richard A. Spears
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN: 9780844204567
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Learning everyday expressions is now more convenient for non-native speakers of English thanks to these pocket-size dictionaries. Each is a compact, yet complete and up-to-date, reprint of one of NTC's top-selling ESL titles.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN: 9780844204567
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Learning everyday expressions is now more convenient for non-native speakers of English thanks to these pocket-size dictionaries. Each is a compact, yet complete and up-to-date, reprint of one of NTC's top-selling ESL titles.
NTC's Super-Mini Common American Phrases
Author: Richard A. Spears
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN: 9780844204581
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Learning everyday expressions is now more convenient for non-native speakers of English thanks to these pocket-size dictionaries. Each is a compact, yet complete and up-to-date, reprint of one of NTC's top-selling ESL titles.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN: 9780844204581
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Learning everyday expressions is now more convenient for non-native speakers of English thanks to these pocket-size dictionaries. Each is a compact, yet complete and up-to-date, reprint of one of NTC's top-selling ESL titles.
NTC's Super-Mini English Idioms Dictionary
Author: Richard A. Spears
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 007139995X
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
This includes more than 1,800 of the most frequently used idioms in contemporary British English, each with at least two example sentences. Compiled with non-native speakers in mind, the entire collection is compressed into a pocket-size edition.
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 007139995X
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
This includes more than 1,800 of the most frequently used idioms in contemporary British English, each with at least two example sentences. Compiled with non-native speakers in mind, the entire collection is compressed into a pocket-size edition.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang 4E (PB)
Author: Richard A. Spears
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071612076
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
More bling for the buck! The #1 guide to American slang is now bigger, more up-to-date, and easier to use This new edition of McGraw-Hill’s Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions offers complete definitions of more than 12,000 slang and informal expressions from various sources, ranging from golden oldies such as . . . golden oldie, to recent coinages like shizzle (gangsta), jonx (Wall Street), and ping (the Internet). Each entry is followed by examples illustrating how an expression is used in everyday conversation and, where necessary, International Phonetic Alphabet pronunciations are given, as well as cautionary notes for crude, inflammatory, or taboo expressions. This edition also features a fascinating introduction on “What is Slang?,” a Thematic Index that cross-references expressions by standard terms--such as Angry, Drunk, Food, Good-bye, Mess-up, Money, and Stupidity--and a Hidden Word Index that lets you identify and locate even partially remembered expressions and phrases.
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071612076
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
More bling for the buck! The #1 guide to American slang is now bigger, more up-to-date, and easier to use This new edition of McGraw-Hill’s Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions offers complete definitions of more than 12,000 slang and informal expressions from various sources, ranging from golden oldies such as . . . golden oldie, to recent coinages like shizzle (gangsta), jonx (Wall Street), and ping (the Internet). Each entry is followed by examples illustrating how an expression is used in everyday conversation and, where necessary, International Phonetic Alphabet pronunciations are given, as well as cautionary notes for crude, inflammatory, or taboo expressions. This edition also features a fascinating introduction on “What is Slang?,” a Thematic Index that cross-references expressions by standard terms--such as Angry, Drunk, Food, Good-bye, Mess-up, Money, and Stupidity--and a Hidden Word Index that lets you identify and locate even partially remembered expressions and phrases.
NTC's Super-Mini English Dictionary
Author: Richard A. Spears
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071434062
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 623
Book Description
This dictionary may be small in stature, but it will be a big help to you if you are learning English. NTC's Super-Mini English Dictionary contains a comprehensive word list yet is compact enough to fit in your pocket. You will have access to the spelling, pronunciation, part of speech, meaning, and irregular forms of more than 7,500 of the most common and basic words used in English.
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071434062
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 623
Book Description
This dictionary may be small in stature, but it will be a big help to you if you are learning English. NTC's Super-Mini English Dictionary contains a comprehensive word list yet is compact enough to fit in your pocket. You will have access to the spelling, pronunciation, part of speech, meaning, and irregular forms of more than 7,500 of the most common and basic words used in English.
McGraw-Hill's Conversational American English
Author: Richard A. Spears
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071741321
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Learnmore than 3,000 English expressions and speak and understand the language easily As a new speaker of English, you may hear some expressions in your daily conversations that you do not understand--yet. McGraw-Hill's Conversational American English will help you learn these expressions, so not only do you know what a person is saying to you, but that you can use the expression yourself! More than 3,000 expressions are organized by theme, so you can find what you are looking for quickly. And each topic is illustrated to further help you understand context. The book features: Common expressions are batched into 350 themes, ranging from general greetings and asking how someone is, to the more specific needs, like showing disbelief, asking someone’s intentions, and expressions for a forgotten word or name A comprehensive thematic glossary provides an additional means for the learner to locate expressions by key words and concepts Topics include: Basic Social Encounters, Greetings, Small Talk, Introductions, Ending a Conversation, Good-Byes, Agreeing, Disagreeing Conversational Encounters, Focusing Attention, Launching the Conversation, Making Friends, Complex Matters, Disputes, Discussion and Resolution, Polite Encounters, Prefaces, Communication Barriers
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071741321
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Learnmore than 3,000 English expressions and speak and understand the language easily As a new speaker of English, you may hear some expressions in your daily conversations that you do not understand--yet. McGraw-Hill's Conversational American English will help you learn these expressions, so not only do you know what a person is saying to you, but that you can use the expression yourself! More than 3,000 expressions are organized by theme, so you can find what you are looking for quickly. And each topic is illustrated to further help you understand context. The book features: Common expressions are batched into 350 themes, ranging from general greetings and asking how someone is, to the more specific needs, like showing disbelief, asking someone’s intentions, and expressions for a forgotten word or name A comprehensive thematic glossary provides an additional means for the learner to locate expressions by key words and concepts Topics include: Basic Social Encounters, Greetings, Small Talk, Introductions, Ending a Conversation, Good-Byes, Agreeing, Disagreeing Conversational Encounters, Focusing Attention, Launching the Conversation, Making Friends, Complex Matters, Disputes, Discussion and Resolution, Polite Encounters, Prefaces, Communication Barriers