Listen to what they say.

Author: (USA) Qiao Zhigao
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: Qiao Zhigao has accumulated decades of experience "listening" to American English in the United States. Through many personal experiences, tracing the roots of the language, exploring various issues in Chinese-English translation, and interesting Chinese-English associations and applications, he presents American English from the perspective of a Chinese person, with a humorous and witty writing style, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of American English—from everyday slang, idioms, and colloquialisms to movie dialogues, lyrics, news terminology, or playful phrases and catchphrases. The book also includes appendices and additional new materials to supplement language and vocabulary changes over time. Reading Qiao Zhigao's American English notes, through vivid and engaging reading and comparative analysis, can help users of American English further understand how to use words and phrases, as well as fully express the semantics, grammar, and tone of American English. Language reflects society and culture. Through Qiao Zhigao's intellectual and emotional insights, this book will take you deeper into the rich American culture.