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101 American English Proverbs: Understanding Language and Culture Through Commonly Used Sayings (101... Language Series) [Illustrated] (Paperback)

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Paperback: 136 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Contemporary (1 Oct 1991)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0844254126
ISBN-13: 978-0844254128
Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 14.8 x 1 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

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This text presents in everyday English 101 commonly used proverbs, enabling students to use proverbs appropriately and encouraging cross-cultural understanding.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Decent book, misleading title, 2 Oct 2008

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Good introduction to proverbs for non-native speakers. The illustrations are fun and will help them stick in the memory.

However, don't be misled by the "American" in the title - almost all these proverbs can be heard across the English speaking world. For example, "possession is 9/10 of the law" is a reference to old English common law - it long predates Christopher Columbus.

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