Customs are explained, one to a page, with conversational examples and whimsical cartoons. Topics range from age-old traditions, such as shaking hands and bachelor parties, to more modern American practices--coupon clipping, TV dinners, and tailgate parties. On the audio CD, native speakers read each of the idioms, so you can hear how American English sounds and practice what you have learned.
What Americans really mean when they say. Drive someone up a wall--annoy someone greatly Raise a stink--protest strongly Pull someone's leg--fool someone All thumbs--clumsy Shoot the breeze--chat informally.
Explains American superstitions in the context of daily life, in such areas as body language, love and marriage, gambling, special days, and food. Whimsical collection of idioms that provide real insight into American speech, customs, and humor.
This book is a lively; lighthearted look at American figures of speech; customs; and humor; perfect for those unfamiliar with American slang. The grass IS greener with this proverb book, enhanced with mini-conversations on an MP3 disc Adding proverbs to your language skills opens up a whole new way for you to express yourself.
But to translate commonly known proverbs word-for-word from your own language into another doesn't work and may even change meaning all together. Humorous illustrations help you remember the meaning of the proverbs. Ever since the explorations of Marco Polo and the travels of Montaigne, a lively dialogue has persisted about the pros and cons of travel. Lynne Sharon Schwartz joins this dialogue with a memoir that raises both serious and amusing questions about travel, using her own experiences as vivid illustrations.
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