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Idioms That Tell Stories - 100 Useful Idioms in Mini-Stories

Richard Guilbeault

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"Idioms That Tell Stories" offers a fresh, narrative-driven approach to mastering English idioms. Organized into ten thematic chapters—Animals, Body Parts, Food & Drink, Weather & Nature, Colours, Time & Money, Work & Business, People & Relationships, Emotions & Reactions, and Miscellaneous & Abstract—this guide presents 100 essential idioms woven into 150–200-word mini-stories. Each story brings an expression to life, showing how it functions in context and helping learners build intuitive understanding.
 
Following every chapter, carefully designed exercises reinforce comprehension and active use: true-or-false usage notes, sentence-rewrite drills, custom sentence prompts, and short-story challenges encourage creativity and confidence. A comprehensive answer key supports self-study, while further reading suggestions connect users with deeper resources.
 
Whether you're an intermediate learner aiming to sound more natural or an instructor seeking engaging classroom material, "Idioms That Tell Stories" transforms everyday expressions into memorable narratives—and invites you to explore, practice, and share the vivid world behind each phrase.
Disponible desde: 27/06/2025.
Longitud de impresión: 330 páginas.

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