A Fun Guide To American Sayings: Navigating the Wild and Wacky World of Popular Expressions
ive into the colorful world of American language with "A Fun Guide To American Sayings", your ultimate guide to the idioms, sayings, and slang that add spice to everyday conversations. With over 500 idioms and sayings, from classics like "busy as a bee" to modern expressions like "spill the tea," this book decodes the phrases that make American English so lively and expressive. But that's not all-explore the vibrant world of Black American slang with more than 100 entries, tracing the evolution of this dynamic vernacular from past to present. Whether you want to impress your friends with the latest lingo or simply understand what the cool kids are saying, this book has you covered. Each entry is brought to life with whimsical illustrations and humorous examples, making these phrases easy to understand and remember. Plus, with insightful cultural notes, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the language and the diverse cultures that shape it. Perfect for language lovers, immigrants, students, or anyone curious about the quirky, fun, and sometimes baffling phrases that make up American speech, "A Fun Guide To American Sayings" is both an educational resource and an entertaining read. A quiz is included to test your knowledge. For fun take the test before you start and compare your answers after reading the book.
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A Fun Guide To American Sayings: Navigating the Wild and Wacky World of Popular Expressions
ive into the colorful world of American language with "A Fun Guide To American Sayings", your ultimate guide to the idioms, sayings, and slang that add spice to everyday conversations. With over 500 idioms and sayings, from classics like "busy as a bee" to modern expressions like "spill the tea," this book decodes the phrases that make American English so lively and expressive. But that's not all-explore the vibrant world of Black American slang with more than 100 entries, tracing the evolution of this dynamic vernacular from past to present. Whether you want to impress your friends with the latest lingo or simply understand what the cool kids are saying, this book has you covered. Each entry is brought to life with whimsical illustrations and humorous examples, making these phrases easy to understand and remember. Plus, with insightful cultural notes, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the language and the diverse cultures that shape it. Perfect for language lovers, immigrants, students, or anyone curious about the quirky, fun, and sometimes baffling phrases that make up American speech, "A Fun Guide To American Sayings" is both an educational resource and an entertaining read. A quiz is included to test your knowledge. For fun take the test before you start and compare your answers after reading the book.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781963094176 |
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Publisher: | LaTonya Ranel Williams |
Publication date: | 08/19/2024 |
Pages: | 200 |
Sales rank: | 705,030 |
Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.42(d) |
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