365 American English Idioms 
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Including… 
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<li>The EXPLANATION of each idiom.</li> <li>The STRUCTURE showingHOW TO USE the idiom.</li> <li>An EXAMPLE sentence to see how the idiom is used in context.</li>
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What is an idiom? An idiom is a word or set of words that have a different meaning than the usual &amp; literal meaning of those words. For example, let’s look at the idiom, “a piece of cake.” The literal meaning of “a piece of cake” is “one section or part of a whole cake.” However, as an idiom, we use “a piece of cake” to mean, “something that is very easy to do.” For example, Jack has been building and repairing computers for a long time. For him, repairing a computer is a piece of cake. 
Why learn idioms? Idioms are commonly used in everyday, conversational English. It is more natural to say, “That job was a piece of cake,” than “That job was rather easy for me.” I encourage you to study the lessons in this book, and begin using these idioms in your conversations. You will sound more natural when you do so.

365 American English Idioms: An Idiom A Day

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Including… <ul>
<li>The GRAMMATICAL PATTERN of each verb &amp; preposition combination.</li> <li>A SPECIAL SECTION focusing on the meaning of prepositions.</li> <li>A SPECIAL SECTION featuring combinations of prepositions with the verb MADE.</li> <li>The USAGE of each combination showing how it is used in everyday English.</li> <li>EXAMPLE sentences to see how the idiom is used in context.</li> <li>19 QUIZZES to help you study and remember the verbs and prepositions.</li>
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What is a verb &amp; preposition combination? English prepositions are often used together with verbs as set phrases. For example The verb listen generally takes the preposition to, as in “I like to listen to jazz.” Other examples include: apologize for , belong to, care for, devote to, elaborate on, fell like, graduate from, help with, invest in, know about, look at, matter to, object to, participate in, recover from, succeed in, think of, vouch for, and write about. This book includes 225 of these combinations. Why learn verb &amp; preposition combination? Getting the preposition right is essential for making your ideas understood in English. There is a differences between hear about and hear from. Knowing these differences, and knowing which preposition to use with which verb will help you sound more natural in English. This can help you in both everyday life and in the workplace. Of course theses preparing for the TOEFL and TOEIC exams will certainly need to know these combinations.

225 American English Verb & Preposition Combinations

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Including… 
<ul>
<li>The GRAMMATICAL PATTERN of each verb &amp; preposition combination.</li> <li>A SPECIAL SECTION focusing on the meaning of prepositions.</li> <li>A SPECIAL SECTION featuring combinations of prepositions with the verb MADE.</li> <li>The USAGE of each combination showing how it is used in everyday English.</li> <li>EXAMPLE sentences to see how the idiom is used in context.</li> <li>19 QUIZZES to help you study and remember the verbs and prepositions.</li>
</ul> What is a verb &amp; preposition combination? English prepositions are often used together with verbs as set phrases. For example The verb listen generally takes the preposition to, as in “I like to listen to jazz.” Other examples include: apologize for , belong to, care for, devote to, elaborate on, fell like, graduate from, help with, invest in, know about, look at, matter to, object to, participate in, recover from, succeed in, think of, vouch for, and write about. This book includes 225 of these combinations. Why learn verb &amp; preposition combination? Getting the preposition right is essential for making your ideas understood in English. There is a differences between hear about and hear from. Knowing these differences, and knowing which preposition to use with which verb will help you sound more natural in English. This can help you in both everyday life and in the workplace. Of course theses preparing for the TOEFL and TOEIC exams will certainly need to know these combinations.

225 American English Verb & Preposition Combinations Japanese Version (Japanese Edition)

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<li>Now 120 PHRASAL VERBS!</li>
<li>The DEFINITION of each phrasal verb.</li>
<li>How to USE the phrasal verb.</li>
<li>The STRUCTURE showing the grammar pattern of the phrasal verb.</li>
<li>720 EXAMPLE sentences to see how the phrasal verb is used in context.</li>
<li>12 QUIZZES to test your learning.</li>
<li>12 PRACTICE exercise questions to give you the chance to use the phrasal verb.</li>
<li>10 Bonus Confusing Vocabulary Lessons</li>
<li>5 Survival English lessons</li>
</ul>Why buy this book?<ul>
<li>It's designed for self-study.</li>
<li>This book was written by an English teacher with over 20 years experience.</li>
<li>It can help you prepare for TOEIC, TOEFL, and IELTS exams.</li>
</ul>What is a phrasal verb?A phrasal verb is a verb + preposition that we use as an idiom. Some examples are: call off, calm down, drag on, drop off, figure out, fill out, give in, hang out, kick off, look into, make up, pick up, put off, run into, show up, take off, think up, try on, turn on, work out, etc…ut, etc…Why learn phrasal verbs?Phrasal verbs are commonly used in everyday, conversational English. It is more natural to say, “Please put out your cigarette,” than “Please extinguish your cigarette.” I encourage you to study the lessons in this book, and begin using these phrasal verbs in your conversations. You will sound more natural when you do so.

109 Phrasal Verbs

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Including… <ul>
<li>The EXPLANATION of each idiom. </li>
<li>USAGE NOTES to learn the history and/or way to use the idiom</li> <li>The STRUCTURE showing the grammar usage of the idiom.</li> <li>EXAMPLE sentences to see how the idiom is used in context.</li>
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What is an idiom? An idiom is a word or set of words that have a different meaning than the usual &amp; literal meaning of those words. For example, let’s look at the idiom, “get the ball rolling.” To start a game like bowling or billiards, you roll the ball. So this idiom gives us the idea we are starting something. When we say, “Let’s get the ball rolling,” we mean, let’s begin. You can use this idiom to begin a meeting, a class, or even a road trip. Why learn idioms? Idioms are commonly used in everyday, conversational English. You could being your meeting with “Let’s begin the meeting,” but starting the meeting with “Let’s get the ball rolling” will make you sound more like a native speaker, and more natural. I encourage you to study the lessons in this book, and begin using these idioms in your conversations. You will sound more natural when you do so!

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