If you already speak English, but now would like to start speaking even better, then the bestselling book & audio CD set Speak English Like an American: Learn the Idioms & Expressions That Will Help You Speak Like a Native is for you. This set is designed to help native speakers of any language speak better English. Over 300 of the most common American English idioms and phrases are presented in engaging dialogues, with plenty of usage examples, illustrations, and lots of exercises to help you learn English. The audio CD includes all of the dialogues. Ideal for self-study and for ESL classroom use. A fun and effective way to improve your conversational English! Great for TOEFL study too learn many of the expressions you'll find on the exam in a fun and engaging way Also visit the other titles in this excellent series: More Speak English Like an American : with an addition 300+ idioms and expressions Speak Business English Like an American : over 300 of the business expressions you need to succeed! Speak Better Business English and Make More Money : another 300 business idioms and expressions to help you communicate at work Speak English Around Town: Conduct Everyday Conversations with Confidence This version of book & audio CD set is the "all-English version" and is designed for native speakers of any language. Speak English Like an American is also available in specialized versions for: - Native Spanish Speakers - Native Chinese Speakers - Native Russian Speakers - Native Japanese Speakers These language-specific versions define the idioms and expressions in both English and the target language. The dialogues are the same as with the standard, all-English version of Speak English Like an American. --From the Publisher A highly recommended self-teaching tool... --Midwest Library Review (review refers to the Spanish edition of this book) I must admit that even after 15 years living in America, I found this book useful and relevant... --Vadim Yarmolinets, Novoye Russkoye Slovo Newspaper (refers to the Russian edition of this book) This version of book & audio CD set is the "all-English version" and is designed for native speakers of any language. Speak English Like an American is also available in specialized versions for: - Native Spanish Speakers - Native Chinese Speakers - Native Russian Speakers - Native Japanese Speakers These language-specific versions define the idioms and expressions in both English and the target language. The dialogues are the same as with the standard, all-English version of Speak English Like an American. Amy Gillett has taught English as a Second Language (ESL) in Europe and the USA. Her articles and humorous essays have appeared in many American publications, including MAD Magazine, Family Circle, and the San Francisco Chronicle. Ms. Gillett holds degrees in Slavic Languages and Literature and Russian and East European Studies from Stanford University, plus an MBA from Cornell. She is also the author of Speak Business English Like an American, More Speak English Like an American, Speak English Around Town, and Speak Better Business English and Make More Money. She was recently featured in the Wall Street Journal for her knowledge of American English slang and idioms. Amy Gillett has taught English as a Second Language (ESL) in Prague, Czech Republic, and in Stamford, Connecticut. Used Book in Good Condition