McGraw-Hill Conversational American English
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McGraw-Hill Conversational American English is an original LifeWithBooks study guide designed for practical learners worldwide. Original LifeWithBooks guide — Over 3,000 idiomatic expressions and conversational patterns used in everyday American English, organized by real-life situations. McGraw-Hill's Conversational American English focuses on the spoken language that Americans actually use in daily life — the contractions, reductions, idioms, slang and small-talk patterns that textbooks often skip. It contains over 3,000 expressions organized into more than 100 everyday situations. Chapters cover situations like greeting people and saying goodbye, making introductions, talking on the phone, accepting and declining invitations, discussing the weather, eating out, shopping, visiting the doctor, talking about work, expressing feelings and opinions, handling emergencies, and dozens more. Within each situation, expressions are grouped by communication function — so under 'Eating Out' you will find phrases for getting a table, ordering food, asking about the menu, complaining about service, asking for the check, and tipping. Each expression includes a usage note explaining the level of formality and when it is appropriate. The book is designed for reference and study.
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