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# English the American Way: A Fun ESL Guide to Language & Culture in the U.S. w/Audio CD & MP3 (English as a Second Language Series)

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Review: An Effervescent & Culturally Acute (i.e, "Fun"!) Guide to American English - What a dismal task it must be for non-English speakers to choose from a dizzying array of unremittingly boring (and thus inevitably ineffective) guides to an alien language already difficult to grasp, set in a culture that---while somewhat familiar through popular music and film---is as foreign to those would-be students as the dark side of the moon. But the clever authors of "English the American Way" have wisely steered clear of that brain-numbing swamp of stilted dialogue and rote rules of grammar, employing instead a method and structure that are engaging, humorous, topical, and yes, lots of "FUN"! Dollops of American culture are served up in a delightful and enjoyable stew of real "street" dialogue, bits of important grammar, dialogues set in realistic social situations, vocabulary effectively but not excessively repeated for comprehension, and clever discussions of those all-important idiomatic expressions. The authors provide honest and often downright funny explanations of how Americans communicate through their own unique brand of English. Highly recommended for ESL instructors but especially for all those eager-to-learn folks abroad (and here at home, too) for whom, after all, the book was so thoughtfully and affectionately written. If you are looking for an English-as-second-language guide that will delight and teach without condescending to you or "boring you to tears" (that is, making you cry because it is so frustratingly painful to read), then this is THE guide for you. You will really learn a lot---and have FUN doing it. Enjoy!
Review: Excellent learning tool! - English the American Way is exactly what the subtitle promises: a FUN ESL guide to Language and Culture in the U.S. The authors clearly enjoy their subject matter, and their classes must be excellent as well. The dialogues are witty and in real-life language, designed to smooth out bumpy areas in daily discourse. I work at a parish church that is 50/50 English/Spanish, where children are embracing English rapidly, but sometimes are called upon to interpret for their parents. This book would be a great tool for families as well as classes--the dialogues won't sound forced to the kids, and the families can have fun together improving their grasp of idiomatic American English. Many of the Spanish-speaking adults I work with are unsure of themselves in English (though their English is always far better than my Spanish!), and have trouble finding time for classes. This book would be a great resource for people to start to learn on their own, and have a really good time doing it. I also appreciate the effort taken to explain certain idioms and structures (why "I'll" is pronounced eye-ll and not ill, for example; or why "hanging around" doesn't literally mean hanging from rafters)--it's given me a greater love for my own native tongue (and a real sense of its complexity for those coming to the language for the first time). I love this book, and am recommending it to people in my parish and in the social service agencies around town. It's a real gift to the ESL canon!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #245,715 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #43 in TOEFL & TOEIC Tests #156 in Adult & Continuing Education (Books) #449 in English as a Second Language Instruction |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (609) |
| Dimensions  | 6 x 0.8 x 9 inches |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 0738606766 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0738606767 |
| Language  | English |
| Part of series  | English as a Second Language |
| Print length  | 288 pages |
| Publication date  | January 14, 2011 |
| Publisher  | Research & Education Association |
| Reading age  | 16 years and up |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Effervescent & Culturally Acute (i.e, "Fun"!) Guide to American English
*by R***E on October 10, 2012*

What a dismal task it must be for non-English speakers to choose from a dizzying array of unremittingly boring (and thus inevitably ineffective) guides to an alien language already difficult to grasp, set in a culture that---while somewhat familiar through popular music and film---is as foreign to those would-be students as the dark side of the moon. But the clever authors of "English the American Way" have wisely steered clear of that brain-numbing swamp of stilted dialogue and rote rules of grammar, employing instead a method and structure that are engaging, humorous, topical, and yes, lots of "FUN"! Dollops of American culture are served up in a delightful and enjoyable stew of real "street" dialogue, bits of important grammar, dialogues set in realistic social situations, vocabulary effectively but not excessively repeated for comprehension, and clever discussions of those all-important idiomatic expressions. The authors provide honest and often downright funny explanations of how Americans communicate through their own unique brand of English. Highly recommended for ESL instructors but especially for all those eager-to-learn folks abroad (and here at home, too) for whom, after all, the book was so thoughtfully and affectionately written. If you are looking for an English-as-second-language guide that will delight and teach without condescending to you or "boring you to tears" (that is, making you cry because it is so frustratingly painful to read), then this is THE guide for you. You will really learn a lot---and have FUN doing it. Enjoy!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent learning tool!
*by D***S on January 14, 2011*

English the American Way is exactly what the subtitle promises: a FUN ESL guide to Language and Culture in the U.S. The authors clearly enjoy their subject matter, and their classes must be excellent as well. The dialogues are witty and in real-life language, designed to smooth out bumpy areas in daily discourse. I work at a parish church that is 50/50 English/Spanish, where children are embracing English rapidly, but sometimes are called upon to interpret for their parents. This book would be a great tool for families as well as classes--the dialogues won't sound forced to the kids, and the families can have fun together improving their grasp of idiomatic American English. Many of the Spanish-speaking adults I work with are unsure of themselves in English (though their English is always far better than my Spanish!), and have trouble finding time for classes. This book would be a great resource for people to start to learn on their own, and have a really good time doing it. I also appreciate the effort taken to explain certain idioms and structures (why "I'll" is pronounced eye-ll and not ill, for example; or why "hanging around" doesn't literally mean hanging from rafters)--it's given me a greater love for my own native tongue (and a real sense of its complexity for those coming to the language for the first time). I love this book, and am recommending it to people in my parish and in the social service agencies around town. It's a real gift to the ESL canon!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Resource
*by R***E on March 17, 2013*

This book is great for our students. Although they get grammar and vocabulary practice in class, the dialogues are very good at putting the language of everyday life into the American cultural context, colloquial speech included. They get better exposure to English as they will actually hear it. The CD lets them listen to the dialogues at home to practice their listening skills. Although we've just started using the book, I'm pleased with how it's going. I'm looking forward to progressing through it in the coming months. I view this book as more of a supplemental resource for our students since it assumes a working knowledge of basic English. That working knowledge is what our classes are developing. It would not be appropriate for true beginners. After three semesters of our once-a-week class, I find our students are ready to start with the book, albeit moving slowly at first. If you are working with English learners at an intermediate level, I would recommend you take a look at this book. Whether or not you use it as your primary resource, I think you'll find it's useful. Overall, it's a good value considering it includes the CD with the book.

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