Latest International English Speaking Dictionary (Complete Set of 5 Boxes)

Author: Lu Lin
Publisher: China Radio & Television Press
Publication Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This audio tape is a companion to the book "New International English Speaking Dictionary." It is categorized by scenes and styles to help you learn appropriate English; multiple sentence patterns for the same scenario enable personalized expression; original dialogues written by British and American authors immerse you in an international context; fully functional and scientifically organized, fully meeting communication needs.
The Chinese saying "read people and eat according to the dish" means that speech should vary depending on the occasion and audience. The same applies to speaking English. While greetings are common, the way they are expressed differs between strangers, friends, colleagues, and superiors and subordinates. In short, the key to speaking is "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 in English, and the demand for effective communication is also rising. This book was written to meet this need. It has the following advantages:
1. Scientific Classification, Suitable for Various Occasions
While many general speaking books list sentence patterns, they don’t specify when to use them. This book breaks that convention by having foreign language experts scientifically categorize all sentence patterns according to linguistic rules into five types: Casual, Informal, Neutral, Formal, and Frozen, with occasional intermediate states between two styles. Readers can choose the appropriate style for the right occasion.
Usage Tips:
- Casual patterns are used among close friends.
- Informal patterns are used in informal settings.
- Neutral patterns can be used with anyone, at any time, and in any place.
- Formal patterns are used in formal settings.
- Frozen patterns are used between distant acquaintances or in highly formal situations.
2. Rich Sentence Patterns, Offering Multiple Choices
The book provides multiple expressions for the same meaning, allowing readers to choose freely based on preference. For example, many people greet foreigners with the phrase:
How are you?
And respond with:
Fine, thanks. And you?
This is something learners often memorize by rote, almost becoming a reflex. Effective communication requires mastering multiple expressions. The book lists various alternative sentence patterns for this common question-and-answer.
3. Authenticity, Reflecting Cultural Insights
Each dialogue in the book is written by British and American experts, preserving its original flavor. Readers can naturally appreciate Western culture while learning. For example:
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 custom.
4. Well-Organized Layout, Convenient for Reference and Memory
Each entry is categorized by keywords for easy lookup. All sentence patterns are bolded for emphasis.
5. Collaborative Creation, Bringing Excellence Together
This book was planned in 2002 and published after two years of development. During this time, nearly ten language experts from China and abroad participated in the writing and repeated reviews.
6. Companion Audio Tape, Imitating Natural English
The book comes with an audio tape recorded by foreign experts, allowing readers to imitate authentic English pronunciation and intonation.
This book is suitable for learners with a certain foundation in English. We sincerely hope readers can flexibly use this book to communicate effectively in English!