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This title focuses on 300 of the most common idioms in current use in both Britain and America. Special attention is given to the semantic and syntactic variations of many idioms. The material is suitable for both class work and self-study and can be used with Cobuild's student dictionary.
This second edition is a companion to the Collins Dictionary of Idioms - clarifying key idioms with thorough practice. It deals with 100 of the most common idioms in contemporary English, providing thorough practice and explanation through carefully graded exercises. The workbook uses hundreds of examples from the Bank of English to ensure that learners meet idioms as they are really used. Units are arranged logically by meaning, allowing learners to build a comprehensive record of key idioms. This book should prove a useful tool for learners wishing to explore this difficult but fascinating area of English.
A workbook that introduces the most frequently used idioms in English and shows you how to use them effectively. Collins Work on your Idioms is a new practice book for learners who want to increase the number of idioms they know and be confident in using them. Each unit presents students with a selection of idioms and clear examples of when and how to use them. This is followed by practice exercises to ensure the learner will be able to remember and use what they have learnt in their written and spoken English. Collins Work on your Idioms features the 300 most commonly used idioms, which have been carefully selected based on Collins Corpus research. It provides plenty of useful practice with authentic, up-to-date examples of usage in context, and is ideal for use alongside an idioms dictionary such as the Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary. Focuses on the 300 most commonly used idioms Twenty five 4-page units with clear presentation followed by practice exercises, which focus on showing students how and when to use the idioms they learn Idioms are grouped into themes, making it easier to memorize them Useful notes on American English variants Helpful study tips on learning and remembering idioms Contains an index for easy reference Includes the answer key, making it ideal for self-study Suitable for CEF level B1-C2
This new edition of the Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary offers comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the most important English idioms from around the world.
This new edition of the Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary offers comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the most important English idioms from around the world.
This book is intended for students from all language backgrounds other than English, attending or preparing to attend a university where the medium of instruction is English, particularly in the UK. The International Student′s Guide helps you succeed at university, by sharing the experiences of many international students who have already attended a university in the UK. Every student is unique, with different abilities and needs. With this in mind, the authors provide you with practical information and help on a range of aspects of study. They focus on both spoken and written forms of communication, and deal with the approaches to thinking and learning which you will meet in higher education in the UK system. Written by experienced lecturers in language and learning, the book offers a wealth of advice and guidance on topics such as: ways of learning how to make the most of your own strengths working in seminars and groups writing in different forms, disciplines and at different levels assessment techniques such as exams and oral presentations. Whether you are embarking on a pre-degree foundation course or a postgraduate programme, this book will help you manage all the challenging aspects of studying through the medium of another language, in a new and different environment. This book is for students studying at any level in English on Foundation courses, on degree programmes, undergraduate or postgraduate, or on pre-masters programmes. It could be used in EAP classes and on summer courses and pre-entry programmes or for self study. It could also be used for staff-development purposes with lecturers teaching students from different language backgrounds. It is assumed that the reader already has a grasp of English at least equivalent to IELTS 4.5 or 5 or TOEFL 450-500 (130-170 on the computerised test). SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, resources and videos on study success!
Collins Work on Your Idioms is a new practice book for learners who want to increase the number of idioms they know and be confident in using them. Each unit presents students with a selection of idioms and clear examples of when and how to use them.
Based on the Phrasal Verbs Dictionary, the Phrasal Verbs Workbook focuses on over 150 of the most important phrasal verbs in English, providing thorough practice using hundreds of examples from the Bank of English. Each unit provides examples, definitions, practice exercises and space for recording new verbs, allowing students to build up a helpful record of the key phrasal verbs.
