Latest International English Speaking Dictionary (New Channel Breakthrough English Series)

Author: Lu Lin
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features:
- Categorized by scenarios and styles to help you learn appropriate English;
- Multiple sentence patterns for the same scenario to assist in personalized expression;
- Original dialogues written by British and American authors to immerse you in an international context;
- Comprehensive and scientifically organized to fully meet communication needs.
The Chinese saying "read people and adjust your words accordingly" means that speech should vary depending on the occasion and audience. The same applies to speaking English. While greetings are common, the way strangers, friends, colleagues, and superiors greet each other differs. In short, the key to effective communication lies in "appropriateness." Learning to speak appropriately is the foundation of effective communication. Otherwise, it may lead to embarrassing situations, misunderstandings, or even hinder communication.
Today, Chinese people are increasingly engaging in international communication through English, and the demand for effective communication is rising. This book is designed to meet this need. It offers the following advantages:
1. Scientific Classification for Various Occasions
Unlike general oral English books that list many sentence patterns without specifying their usage contexts, this book breaks the norm by categorizing all patterns into five types based on linguistic rules: Casual, Informal, Neutral, Formal, and Frozen, with occasional intermediate states. Readers can choose the appropriate type for the right occasion.
Usage Tips:
- Casual (casual) patterns are used among close relationships.
- Informal (informal) patterns are for informal settings.
- Neutral (neutral) patterns can be used with anyone, at any time, and in any place.
- Formal (formal) patterns are for formal occasions.
- Frozen (frozen) patterns are for distant relationships or highly formal settings.
2. Rich Sentence Patterns for Multiple Choices
The book provides multiple expressions for the same meaning, allowing readers to choose based on preference. For example, many people greet foreigners with:
How are you?
And respond with:
Fine, thanks. And you?
This is a rote phrase learned early in English studies, almost becoming a conditioned reflex. Effective communication requires mastering multiple expressions. The book lists various alternative patterns for this common question-and-answer.
3. Authentic Dialogues Reflecting Cultural Nuances
Each dialogue in the book is written by British and American experts, preserving their authenticity. Readers can effortlessly absorb British and American culture while learning. For instance:
A: What should I bring to the pot-luck dinner?
B: You should bring a salad.
A: (pot-luck dinner) ？
B: 。
A pot-luck dinner is a social gathering where each participant brings a dish to share. Through this book, readers can learn about this unique social form.
4. Well-Organized Layout for Easy Reference and Memory
Each entry is categorized by keywords for convenient lookup. All sentence patterns are bolded for emphasis.
5. Collaborative Creation of Excellence
This book was planned in 2002 and published after two years of development. Nearly ten language experts from China and abroad participated in its creation and underwent multiple rounds of review.
6. Accompanying Audio Tapes for Authentic Pronunciation
The book comes with audio tapes recorded by foreign experts, enabling readers to imitate natural English pronunciation and intonation.
This book is suitable for learners with a basic foundation in English. We sincerely hope readers will flexibly apply its content to achieve effective communication in English!