Learn Colloquial American English with FRIENDS. Volume 1

Author: Qu Wensheng
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Features: This book is a fantastic read that combines the popular American sitcom Friends with English language knowledge and American culture. It presents readers with authentic American slang, a microcosm of American life, and a rich sense of foreign culture: the madness of Las Vegas casinos, the excitement of American football, Thanksgiving turkeys, New Year's resolutions, Western wedding ceremonies, American family values, attitudes toward careers, and their open yet conservative nature. This book is written based on the American hit TV series Friends. Divided into three volumes according to the seasons of the show, the first volume covers seasons 1–3, the second volume covers seasons 4–7, and the third volume covers seasons 8–10. In a lighthearted and witty manner, while maintaining linguistic accuracy, this book showcases the lively expressions of high-frequency American English in Friends, accompanied by situational usage, helping you speak English fluently and use it immediately. Each season is divided into approximately 24 units, with each unit including four parts: "Story Summary," "Dialogue Excerpts," "Reference Translation," and "Explanation." This book is an excellent guide for Chinese learners of English, especially for improving speaking and listening skills.