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Find out how people speak English in real life. That’s where The Big Book of Phrasal Verbs in Use comes in. First, you’ll see each phrasal verb used in a dialogue and then you’ll find out what each one means. Finally, it’s time for some practice! It’s everything you need to bone up on your English vocabulary!

Sound like a native speaker with these common expressions, phrases, idioms, and collocations that are used in the USA and around the world. Most importantly, improve your IELTS score by mastering new vocabulary words. That’s where the IELTS Speaking Vocabulary Builder comes in. You’ll see the words and expressions used in a dialogue, find out what it means, and then get an opportunity to practice what you’ve learned in the lessons. It’s everything you need to improve your English vocabulary and score higher on the IELTS exam.

Learn how to express yourself in English with hundreds of time expressions, phrases, and idioms. Find out how to talk about time in English like a pro! These are the expressions of time used by native English speakers in the United States and Canada. This list of English phrases and expressions will prove to be invaluable, with written dialogues filled with helpful sentences, expressions, and phrases, plus each section has practice opportunities to make what you've learned more memorable. You'll improve your English vocabulary and conversational skills related to time in no time!

Find out how people speak English in real life. That’s where The Big Book of American Idioms comes in. You’ll see what the idiom means and the history behind it. Then, you'll see how it’s used in some example sentences. It’s everything you need to "bone up" on your English vocabulary! Get The Big Book of American Idioms to improve your English quickly and easily.

Improve your IELTS score by mastering new vocabulary words. That's where Idioms for IELTS Speaking comes in. It's everything you need to improve your English vocabulary and score higher on the IELTS exam. This book is part of the IELTS vocabulary builder series.

Find out how people speak English in real life. That’s where More Phrasal Verbs in Use: Dialogues, Definitions & Practice for English Learners comes in. First, you’ll see each phrasal verb used in a dialogue and then you’ll find out what each one means.

Learn hundreds of English phrasal verbs to help you get a band 7/8+ on the IELTS speaking exam. Sound like a native speaker with these common phrasal verbs that are used in the USA and around the world. Most importantly, improve your IELTS score by mastering new vocabulary words.

In 39 Task-Based Language Teaching and Learning Activities: A Very Practical Guide to Using TBL in the ESL/EFL Classroom, you'll get a ton of creative and interesting ideas for speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and more to use in your own classroom. The highly detailed descriptions will show you exactly how to use the activities during your lessons. The clearly and concisely explained activities will help you add instructional variety and put the focus back on your students.

Have better ESL/EFL classes with preschool and kindergarten kids. It's time to find some fresh, new ideas for English lessons for very young children! Whether you're a first-time ESL/EFL/TEFL teacher, an experienced but overwhelmed instructor, or an instructor without a textbook, you need more activities for your English classes for kindy and preschool kids. In 39 ESL Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten, you'll get a ton of creative and interesting ideas for speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and more to use in your own classroom.

Learn hundreds of English collocations in a fun and engaging way! Sound like a native speaker with these common words that are used in the USA and around the world. Find out how people speak American English in real life. That’s where English Collocations in Dialogue comes in. You’ll see the collocation used in a dialogue, find out what it means and then get an opportunity to practice what you’ve learned. It’s everything you need to improve your English vocabulary and score higher on the TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS exams.

Learn hundreds of English collocations in a fun and engaging way! Sound like a native speaker with these common words that are used in the USA and around the world.

In 103 Low-Prep ESL Speaking Games & Activities for Kids, Teenagers, and Adults, you'll get dozens of ideas to use in your classroom. The highly detailed descriptions will show you exactly how to use the activities during your lessons. Jackie's clearly and concisely explained activities will help you add instructional variety and put the focus back on your students. The teaching tips will help you avoid common pitfalls.

Improve your English with this book of prepositional phrases in dialogues. Jackie Bolen has 20 years of experience teaching ESL/EFL to students in South Korea and Canada. With her help, you'll improve your English vocabulary in no time at all! With her help, you'll improve your English vocabulary in no time at all! This book is written for intermediate English learners.

You’ve probably used dozens of these idioms and phrases without ever giving them a second thought. Have you ever thought about where they come from? Find out all the origins and meanings of dozens of popular American English expressions and phrases.

Improve your TOEFL score by mastering new expressions. You’ll see the phrases and expressions used in sentences, find out what they mean, and get an opportunity to practice what you’ve learned. It’s everything you need to improve your English vocabulary and score higher on this important exam.

Jackie Bolen has 20 years of experience teaching ESL/EFL to students in South Korea and Canada. She has written these dialogues filled with helpful sentences, expressions, and phrases in American English for business people, plus each section has some practice opportunities to make what you've learned more memorable. Business English Vocabulary Builder by Jackie Bolen will help you stay motivated while consistently improving your business English skills.

The idioms, phrases, words, and expressions in Simple English Conversation Dialogues are designed to improve your English quickly and easily.

Whether you're a first-time ESL/EFL/TEFL teacher, an experienced but overwhelmed instructor, or an instructor without a textbook, you need more activities for your English classes focused on teaching grammar. If you're tired of wasting time wading through the junk on the Internet, then Jackie is here to help in a big way! These are the activities that she uses in her own classes.

Even experienced ESL teachers get stuck in a rut. It's time to find some fresh ideas! Whether you're a first-time ESL/EFL/TEFL teacher, an experienced but overwhelmed instructor, or an instructor without a textbook, you need more activities for your conversation or speaking classes. During their decades of experience teaching English, authors Jackie Bolen and Jennifer Booker Smith have developed countless games and activities for their students. They're sharing their low-prep/no-prep ideas with ESL teachers throughout the world.

Learn hundreds of new English vocabulary words, expressions, phrasal verbs, and idioms in a fun and engaging way! Sound like a native speaker with these common words that are used in the USA and around the world. Most importantly, improve your TOEFL, TOIEC, or IELTS score by mastering new vocabulary words. Maximize your score on English proficiency exams like the TOEFL test. That’s where this Vocabulary Builder Workbook for Adults (Beginner ESL/EFL) comes in. Speak more fluently, gain some confidence, and improve your English exam scores. Yes, it really is that easy!