Illustrated Guide to American Street Slang - Boiling Point English

Author: Zhu Fangqing
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: "Illustrated American Slang" introduces common street slang through various forms such as example sentences, dialogues, and illustrations. Especially the humorous and vivid illustrations in the book can deepen readers' impression of the slang and enhance their interest. Each slang term is accompanied by entries such as "Definition," "Crazy Associations," and "Links" to aid in understanding and memorization. The "Crazy Associations" section encourages readers to break free from fixed thinking patterns when learning English slang, enabling them to approach it with a fresh mindset. The "Links" section covers comparisons between Eastern and Western cultures, allusions, and similar or opposite words, helping readers understand slang from multiple perspectives and grasp the subtle differences in related vocabulary. The book also includes a CD recorded by language experts whose native language is American English, allowing readers to learn authentic American pronunciation. This book can serve as both an engaging read and a practical spoken English textbook, suitable for college and university students, office workers, employees of foreign companies, and individuals studying abroad or immigrating. Due to the author's limited talent and expertise, minor errors and omissions are inevitable. We sincerely welcome criticism and corrections from scholars, experts, and readers.