Conversational American English : the illustrated guide to the everyday expressions of American English
by Spears, Richard A., Birner, Betty J. (Author), Kleinedler, Steven Racek. (Author)
Summary
Overview: Learn more 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... Full description
- [Part 1] Basic social encounters
- Greetings
- Small talk
- Introductions
- Ending a conversation
- Good-byes
- Agreeing
- Disagreeing
- [Part 2] Conversational encounters
- Focusing attention
- Launching a conversation
- Making friends
- Complex matters
- Disputes
- Discussion and resolution
- [Part 3] Polite encounters
- Prefaces
- Communication barriers
- Telling time
- General pleasantries
- Business pleasantries
- Apologizing and taking responsibility
- Forgiving
- Showing gratitude
- Returning thanks
- [Part 4] Impolite encounters
- Dealing with unpleasantness
- [Part 5] Visits
- Guests and hosts
- [Part 6] Miscellaneous expressions
- Comments and phrases
- Plans and projects
- [Part 7] Personal matters
- Feelings
- Anxiety
- The senses
- Health and appearance
- Sickness
- [Part 8] Family matters
- Home life
- Education
- Children
- [Part 9] Food and drink
- Restaurants
- Bars
- Home cooking
- [Part 10] Shopping
- Stores and shops
- [Part 11] Telephones and mobile devices
- Answering the telephone.