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The Idiom Book: 1010 Idioms in 101 Two-page Lessons
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English as a Second LanguageWriting Instruction
ISBN13: 9780866472593
Publisher: Pro Lingua Learning
Published: Jun 7 2007
Pages: 204
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.44 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
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The Idiom Book is a comprehensive, high-interest resource designed for high-intermediate to advanced English learners who want to understand and use idiomatic expressions the way native speakers do in real-life interactions. Idioms are often one of the most challenging aspects of English because they appear frequently in casual conversation, workplace exchanges, social media, entertainment, and everyday informal communication. This book helps learners decode these expressions and build confidence using them naturally and appropriately.
Written in highly colloquial, contemporary language, the lessons reflect the authentic speech patterns of native speakers interacting in informal personal and professional contexts. Each of the 101 lessons introduces ten idioms organized around relatable, engaging themes. The structured lesson design guides learners from comprehension to accurate, fluent use, making idioms more accessible and less intimidating.
Each lesson's four-part format ensures steady progress. Section A embeds idioms within a short, realistic conversation, allowing learners to hear how expressions function in context. Section B reinforces understanding by presenting the same idioms in written form--often as gapped messages--to highlight meaning, form, and usage. Section C challenges learners with matching activities that deepen processing and encourage retention. Finally, Section D requires students to substitute idiomatic forms for non-idiomatic phrases, prompting them to produce idioms accurately and meaningfully. With its clear structure, variety of practice, and engaging contexts, The Idiom Book is ideal for self-study, group work, tutoring sessions, advanced ESL classes, or conversation practice. A downloadable list of idioms and answer key support independent learning, and an optional audio program helps learners hear natural pronunciation and rhythm--crucial for mastering idiomatic English.
Features- *Free accompanying AUDIO program, available to download from https: //www.prolingualearning.com/ or to stream on https: //www.youtube.com/@ProLinguaLearningAudio
- Uses highly colloquial, natural language that mirrors real native-speaker interaction.
- Downloadable idiom list and answer key available for flexible study.
- Ideal for classroom instruction, tutoring, advanced speaking courses, and self-study.
- Whaddaya Say? - By Nina Weinstein - Helps learners decode fast, conversational English and understand the reductions, blends, and rhythms that accompany idiomatic language.
- Conversation Strategies - David Kehe & Peggy Dustin Kehe - Teaches practical tools for navigating real conversations, making it an excellent companion for learners applying new idioms in speaking.
- Discussion Strategies - David Kehe & Peggy Dustin Kehe - Provides structured speaking strategies that support idiom use in academic, professional, and social discussions.
- Interactive Listening - David Kehe & Peggy Dustin Kehe - Strengthens listening skills using natural, authentic discourse, helping learners recognize idioms in real spoken English.
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