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American Idioms and Some Phrases Just for Fun (ESL Series)

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As an experienced ESL instructor I am always looking for new and innovative materials for my students. American Idioms and Some Phrases Just for Fun is a harmless, though practical, and recreational book. It's style is sensitive to the all-too-often fear of learning English, not only for the ESL student but the native speaker as well! In addition, the activities in the book are easily adapted to any ESL/ESOL/Bilingual Ed teacher inservice components, specifically applied linguistics. Once the native or non-native participant finishes, he or she will probably want to forge on to more advanced materials without hesitation.

Having been fortunate enough to have had Ed Swick as an instructor over 15 years ago, I knew this book would be excellent. American Idioms and Some Phrases Just for Fun is more than just fun, it is essential for those who desire a true understanding of the English language. Due to it's lighthearted approach it is addtionally an excellent gift for foreign friends.

I bought this for a friend who is a recent immigrant to the US. He was puzzled by the idiom "once in a blue moon". When I received the book, I was astounded at all I learned about idioms I use daily! My friend has been delighted by the book, and I bought another one for myself because it is so informative. DEFINITELY 5 start!

My Intermediate and advanced ESL students really enjoy working with these idioms.They are gaining a whole new appreciation and understanding of the English language. The practice exercises are great and give me ideas for further practices.