Street Talk 1: How to Speak and Understand American Slang The first self-teaching book on American slang that is written for non-native speakers of English. Students will learn the "inside" language that is heard in everyday conversations, at the movies, on the radio, and seen in books, magazines, and advertisements. Lots of explanations, dialogues, pronunciation tips, word games, and illustrations. By David Burke - (Optima Books)   Order Now > Book | Audio-Cassette     Street Talk 2: Slang Used by Teens, Rappers, Surfers, & Popular American TV Shows A guide for non-native English speakers (and parents!) who have no one to ask "What did he say?!" Colorful examples, idioms and lots more. By David Burke, Jim Graul (Illustrator) - (Optima Books)   Order Now > Book | Audio-Cassette       Street Talk Three: The Best of American Idioms Explores some of the most common idioms that are used and understood by virtually every American. This entertaining step-by-step guide includes dialogues, vocabulary sections, word games, crossword puzzles, dictation, and more. By David Burke - (Optima Books)   Order Now > Book | Audio-Cassette     Ya Gotta Know It: A Conversational Approach to American Slang for the ESL Classroom A higher level course in American slang, which presents a story about four 20-something main characters (the typical age group of ESL students) in 30 short dialogues. Each dialogue is followed by classroom-tested questions that help students master the new terms. Includes a glossary of grammatical terms, a dictionary of all slang terms introduced, pronunciations, usage notes, and sample sentences. By Hania Hassan - (Optima Books)   Order Now > Book       NTC’s Dictionary of Everyday American English Expressions: Presented According to Topic and Situation A great book for international students, businessmen and tourists who would like to understand American spoken English and express themselves using American spoken English. Expressions are arranged according to everyday situations. An excellent resource. By Richard A Spears, Betty J Birner, Steven R Kleinedler - (NTC)   Order Now > Dictionary       Biz Talk 1 – American Business Slang & Jargon An excellent resource for any international students who need an understanding of American-English in a business context. Contains many entertaining dialogues and useful expressions. Topics covered include: general office slang; the language of meetings and negotiations; marketing; finance; business travel terms and advertising lingo . By David Burke - (Optima Books)   Order Now > Book       Biz Talk 2: More American Business Slang & Jargon The second book in the popular Biz Talk series. Aimed at anyone doing business in the United States! Topics include: General Business slang and jargon; International Trade Slang and Jargon; Common initials used in International Trade; Political and Management slang and jargon; Computer Slang By David Burke - (Optima Books)   Order Now > Book       Flappers 2 Rappers: American Youth Slang A collection of youth slang from the 19th Century to the Present Day. An invaluable resource for high level ESL/EFL learners looking for a greater understanding of American street-talk and the language used in American movies. By Tom Dalzell - (Merriam Webster)   Order Now > Book       Forbidden American English A comprehensive dictionary of almost all the dirty words and phrases in the English language. An excellent reference, to be used with care! By Richard A Spears - (McGraw Hill - NTC)   Order Now > Book       English as a Second F*cking Language An informative – and generally very amusing – look at taboo words and slang in the English language. Will boost the vocabularies of high level ESL/EFL students, and native-English speakers! Not to be taken too seriously. By Sterling Johnson - (St Martin’s Press)   Order Now > Book     Back to Bookstore