2nd Edition

Colloquial English The Complete Course for Beginners

By Gareth King Copyright 2014
326 Pages
by Routledge

326 Pages
by Routledge

Colloquial English provides a step-by-step course in English as it is written and spoken today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in English in a broad range of situations. Key features include: progressive coverage of speaking, listening, reading... Read more

Acknowledgements. Introduction. English spelling. IPA symbols. Grammatical terms used in this book 1. Pleased to meet you! 2. Where are you from? 3. Could you tell me where the bank is? 4. Have you got any bread? 5. What shall we do today? 6. Hello, could I speak to Vicki? 7. What date is it today? 8. Can I make an appointment? 9. I’ve lost my passport! 10. Which do you prefer? 11. I’ll see you at half past five! 12. You can’t be serious! 13. The people we met were fantastic! 14. What would you do? 15. I said you’d phone back later. Key to exercises. Reference Grammar. Irregular verbs—alphabetical list. Irregular verbs by type. Grammar index

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Gareth King

"The book’s layout, as well as its presentation of the material, is both well thought out and systematic." - Josef Fioretta, Hofstra University