{"product_id":"learning-english-as-a-foreign-language-for-dummies-with-cd-audio-paperback","title":"Learning English as a Foreign Language For Dummies [With CD (Audio)] - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGavin Dudeney\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNicky Hockly\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo you know a bit of English, and want to improve without a teacher? Whether you're a student, a traveller, or you just want to learn basic English, this plain-speaking guide will help you pick up the essentials so you'll be understanding and speaking English in no time. Improve your grammar, speech, vocabulary and pronunciation at your own pace, and prepare yourself to get around in any English-speaking country comfortably - and without embarrassment!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearning English as a Foreign Language For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e includes: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Getting Started\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: You Already Know a Little English\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Basic English Grammar\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Greetings and Introductions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: English in Action\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Shopping and Numbers\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Eating Out\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Out on the Town\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Hobbies and Free Time\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: Talking on the Phone\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: At the Office and Around the House\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10: Written English - Newspapers and Signs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: English on the Go\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11: Money\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12: Checking into a Hotel\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13: Asking Directions and Getting Around\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14: Handling Emergencies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: The Part of Tens\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eChapter 15: Ten Ways to Speak English Quickly\u003cbr\u003eChapter 16: Ten Favourite English Expressions\u003cbr\u003eChapter 17: Ten Holidays to Remember\u003cbr\u003eChapter 18: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Fluent in English\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Appendices\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppendix A: Phrasal verbs explained\u003cbr\u003eAppendix B: Common Verbs [Agree, Can \/ be able, Come, Do, Go, Have, Make, Need, Put, Think] English Irregular Verbs\u003cbr\u003eAppendix C: About the Downloadable Content\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster English from scratch and navigate English-speaking countries with confidence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWant to get to grips with spoken English and need a helping hand? Whether you're a student or a traveller, this expert guide equips you with the skills to understand and speak English in no time. Perfect your pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary and learn how to use key English greetings and expressions in any context - from the train station to the cinema! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e Start at the beginning \u003ci\u003e-- learn basic English grammar, introduce yourself and practise formal and informal greetings\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eTry out your skills \u003ci\u003e-- buy food at the market, arrange to meet friends in town, describe where you live and learn to read signs, emails and newspapers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eBecome more confident \u003ci\u003e-- use English at the bank, understand directions and timetables, check into a hotel and describe medical symptoms\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e Act native \u003ci\u003e-- discover the best ways to learn English quickly and drop in phrases and expressions that make you sound fluent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to form simple sentences and use tenses accurately\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvice on pronunciation, intonation and word stresses \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eTips on making small talk and telling anecdotes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe differences between spoken and written English\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e How to speak confidently on the phone and write good text messages\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eDay-to-day phrases to use in the office\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegular and irregular verbs explained\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e Favourite English phrases and expressions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGavin Dudeney\u003c\/b\u003e is Project Director at The Consultants-E, a company specialising in online learning and teaching in education. He works regularly with the International House World Organisation and other leading teaching entities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNicky Hockly\u003c\/b\u003e is Director of Pedagogy at The Consultants-E. 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