Self-taught--100 Common English Phrases: 100 Common English Phrases

Author: Li Xu
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: For learners of English, after initially grasping grammar, the great challenge they often face is the correct use and mastery of various phrases and expressions in English. This book aims to take standardized, practical, and easy-to-learn approaches as its starting point, providing detailed explanations of the usage of some of the most commonly encountered and actively used phrases in British and American social and cultural life, with the hope of helping English beginners master the usage of common English phrases in a relatively short learning period. The content of the book is arranged in 100 examples, in alphabetical order, with five phrases per example. The specific format is as follows: first, the meaning of the phrase is explained, and its usage is illustrated with example sentences; then, explanations or comparisons are provided for some easily confused phrases; finally, exercises are given to consolidate the phrases learned that day. For the convenience of readers, all example sentences in the book are accompanied by reference translations.