idiomy

Collins Work on your Idiomsfocuses on the 300 most common idioms. Each idiom is covered in depth, with clear examples, definitions and exercises to help you to learn how and when to use the idioms correctly.

• The 300 most common idioms carefully chosen through frequency analysis of Collins COBUILD data
• Idioms grouped into 25 themes, such as Communicating, Money and
• Relationships, making them easier to memorize
• Full-sentence dictionary definitions with example sentences and extra background notes on usage
• Study tips on how to memorize idioms
• British English and American English variations, and a comprehensive answer key included

Chcete lépe mluvit i psát, ale také lépe rozumět anglicky? Pak si osvojte idiomatická spojení – slovní skupiny se specifickým, často neočekávaným významem, proto se v jejich užívání i porozumění často chybuje. Tato učebnice v 25 lekcích přináší více než 300 nejužívanějších idiomů a idiomatických spojení současné americké angličtiny, které tvoří součást každodenního hovoru rodilého Američana a jsou hojně používány i v médiích. Formou dialogu, výkladu i českého překladu a v desítkách cvičení vám umožní lépe pochopit jejich význam, procvičit si je a osvojit si jejich správné použití. Samostatným doplňkem této zajímavé a užitečné učebnice je audionahrávka na CD. Učebnice je určena studujícím angličti

Illustrated Idioms

* Idioms are very important in English and quite difficult for students to learn. Students have to learn idiomatic expressions the way they learn other vocabulary. 120 of the most common idioms that students will come across are dealt with in this book.

* This book aims to build up students' knowledge of Idioms through fullcolour illustrations, which are accompanied by graded exercises. The Idioms are recycled throughout the unit and students are exposed to each Idiom on seven (7) different occasions.

* There are also 2 Review Units, (units: 1-5, and 6-10) which also revise and consolidate the Idioms that students have already been taught.

* The book is intended for intermediate/uppe

This new edition of the Cambridge Idioms Dictionary explains over 7,000 idioms current in British, American and Australian English, helping learners to understand them and use them with confidence. • Fully updated with new idioms, e.g. think outside the box, play out of your skin, the new black • New, attractive page layout with idioms in colour for easy reference • Clear explanations and example sentences for every idiom • Most common idioms highlighted so students know which to learn • Topic section covering useful language areas, e.g. agreeing and disagreeing, telling stories

Description IDIOMS ORGANISER is the most comprehensive idioms practice book for intermediate and advanced students. It is ideal for all students preparing for the FCE, CAE, Proficiency, and TOEFL exams. IDIOMS ORGANISER takes this difficult area for students and organises it in such a way that students at last can make sense of it. Benefits *An opening exercise deals with literal meanings. *At least 16 common idioms per unit. *Two or more exercises contextualise each idiom and make its meaning clear. *This student friendly book contains over 110 units and 1800 idioms, a comprehensive index of idiomatic expressions, amusing illustrations, and a full answer key. Table of contents 1. Areas of Metaphor 2. Individual Metaphors 3. Topics 4. Key Words 5. Index of Expressions 6. A

Idioms for Everyday Use introduces learners to more than 230 common idioms. The hands-on worktext format helps individuals both to understand the idioms and to use them with confidence in their own communication. Learners encounter the high-frequency idioms in context, analyze their meanings, and practice using them in a variety of activities. The book is organized into 20 units, each with a general theme such as colours, food, geography, and time. Each unit consists of the following sections - reading, meanings, practice, conversation and discussion. Learners will eagerly follow the light-hearted stories - illustrated with cartoons that provide entertaining and instructive visual interest- and will benefit from the variety of activities that will help them communicate naturally using