English through Everyday Idioms. 7a=Learning English through Proverbs (includes 1 CD)

Author: (English) Sedge
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: The purpose of language is to convey meaning. Its various expressions make language more colorful. Sometimes, indirect expressions are more powerful than direct ones. Examples of using stories and fables to illustrate principles can be found in many languages. They often end with educational sentences, which are frequently quoted and remain timeless, becoming everyday idioms today. Each unit in the book focuses on a proverb, around which we have written short stories, comprehensive understanding exercises, and grammar practice. To make vocabulary learning more fun, we have also carefully designed word puzzles. The introduction of vocabulary is gradual. As the difficulty of the reading material increases, previously appeared vocabulary will also be repeated in later units. We recommend keeping a dictionary handy, especially when playing word puzzles. The purpose of the word puzzles is not only to review learned words but also to preview vocabulary that will appear in the following units. The dialogues in the book allow students to role-play scenes from the textbook. This reading material provides several opportunities for you to explore your potential while practicing oral skills.