Why are golf assistants called caddies? Why do the British drive on the left and North Americans on the right? Why is football played on a "gridiron," and a leg injury called a "Charlie horse"?
The answers to these questions and the origins of hundreds of other expressions and customs are brought together in this fascinating collection of the history behind everyday words and routines.
With all the conciseness of his original radio scripts, Doug Lennox "cuts to the quick" in telling you the things you always wanted to know.
Basic English skills are essential for U.S. immigrants. In this multimedia audio, video, and print package, Living Language utilizes a proven 1-2-3 approach for learning to speak, read, and write in English. The series consists of three thematic programs. Everyday Life teaches basic communication skills, from asking for directions to opening a bank account.
Адаптированная книга-альманах для чтения на английском языке для 8 класса общеобразовательной школы. Включает в себя рассказы, интересные факты, головоломки, словарик.
PET is an exam for people who can use everyday written
and spoken English at an intermediate level. It covers all four language skills
— reading, writing, listening and speaking. Preparing for the exam is a popular
way to develop and improve your language skills because it provides practical
language practice in a variety of everyday work, study and leisure situations.
PET reflects the use of language in real life, such as
understanding signs and announcements, and is accepted by many employers as
proof of ability to use English in clerical, secretarial or managerial jobs. It
is also widely accepted for use in jobs where spoken English is necessary such
as tourism, retail, construction, manufacturing and engineering.
