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English Is Not Easy: A Visual Guide to the Language Paperback – June 9, 2015

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A cheeky, sophisticated, and strikingly illustrated guide that leaves generic English reference books in the dust

When prominent Barcelona-based illustrator Luci Gutiérrez found herself tuning out in English class, she used her love of drawing to help retain what she’d learned. Ditching the kind of bland and useless phrases that fill most English textbooks, Gutiérrez uses whimsical characters, cheeky dialogue, and even insults to bring vocabulary, grammar, and usage topics to life.

Nearly forty-seven million people in the United States speak a language other than English at home, and even most native speakers struggle with subtle distinctions, such as when to use “whether” as opposed to “if.” (For example: I wonder whether I should have added a little more poison to his tea.) Already published to wide acclaim abroad, English Is Not Easy is sure to delight grammar mavens and students of English in America.

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336 pages
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Avery
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June 9, 2015
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6.74 x 0.85 x 8.24 inches
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1592409237
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978-1592409235
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Luci Gutiérrez studied illustration at Barcelona’s renowned art institute Escola Massana and moved into book illustration after a few years of working in advertising and media.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avery; Illustrated edition (June 9, 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1592409237
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1592409235
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.25 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.74 x 0.85 x 8.24 inches

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sil

very basic

Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2022

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it is not too bad - just poor in its contents. It can be used to support vocabs for everyday situation, but definitely is not enough. Can be a source of situation to report and complete with separate exercises.

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Lily

Great Guide for exampling complex english grammar patterns

Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2021

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I wish there were more books like this in other languages. This helps me explain to non-native english speakers certain concepts I intuitively know but don’t ever think about. Great for english language teachers!

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Favorite Sandwiches

They LOVE it! It's risque

Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2016

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I'm an ESL teacher and have shown my adult students from a variety of regions of the world this book. They LOVE it! It's risque, but it's so funny! It's quite helpful, with a lot of real-world examples you can't find from a formal textbook. It's entertaining, so students actually Want to read it at their leisure! So, they learn English for fun! It makes everyone smile, laugh, smirk, and want to keep turning the pages.

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Sonia K.

Whether you are learning, fluent or a Native English speaker, there’s a good chance you’ll enjoy it

Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2020

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This book is a both a legit guide to English grammar and a clever, occasionally saucy graphic novel.

Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2019

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i Love it. Great to learn and laugh at the same time

Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2015

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Great and amusing but 18+ illustrations make its use a bit limited - probably not a family learning book.

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Antonio Graner Eceizabarrena

An innovative way to improve Englihs for foreign people.

Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2016

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I like this original book and recommend it for open-minded people.

Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2015

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It's cute, but a bit too raunchy for my middle-aged Asian students.

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Oksana Alieva

Nice book for adults!!!

Reviewed in Canada on June 6, 2022

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Mahendra

Good.....But only for ADULTS.

Reviewed in India on October 19, 2020

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The book is good for adult beginners.
Not enough detailed and covered almost all the topics in brief. Contains some adult material and tried to describe describe most of the things with female figure or sketch. Good for those who don't want to learn enough rules but want to learn and speak English.

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Evelin K.

Damaged cover

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2021

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The book was damaged and very dirty on arrival unfortunately.

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not recommended for children

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 19, 2017

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a nice way to learn grammar, using unique pictures and stories. and it is for adults! most of books with lots of pictures are just for kids, so it's boring for adult to read it. but not this one. Anyway, the pictures have some adult contents as well, so not recommended for children

Pascal

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Reviewed in France on June 29, 2017

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J'adore.ce bouquin que j'avais emprunté en bibliothèque municipale . Il a un truc qui s’appelle : charme ! On apprends des choses, et c'est marrant.
Acheté chez "Librairie du monde". MAIS TROIS SEMAINES avant de l'avoir dans ma boite aux lettres ! GRRR ! Mais bon, voilà, je l'ai gardé car j'aime bcp. Ne le prenez pas en eBook, mais en format papier.

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