My Guide to American English

Introduction

Lets face it: Theres no time like the present to learn English. Its the worlds most widely spoken language. It permeates nearly every aspect of our daily lives. Mastering pronunciation, figures of speech, and idioms are just a few of the challenges students may face.

Challenges and Approach

Even so, learning to actually use American English comfortably isnt among the easiest of tasks, Author Jeannie Yang hopes to help with that. Numbered lessons and regimented exercises only serve to make an already daunting task seem impossible. They dont help, so they arent welcome in this book. Professor Jeannie Yang has takes a new approach to learning conversational English inviting you to the conversation!

Format and Engagement

Written in the form of a movie screenplay, these fictional scenarios innovatively invite you to actively engage in conversations on a variety of subjects and in a variety of settings. As you speak their words, you can imagine that you are one of the characters and you'll be learning at the same time.

Characters

You'll meet

Mi Heea — a sweet and spunky young woman from Korea who dreams of studying at an American university

Keny — an intellectual from Hong Kong who’s lived and studied in the United States for years

Roy — Kenny's best friend, whose liberal use of slang is in stark contrast to Kenny's esoteric vocabulary

Practical Use

Whether you are going on a cruise or heading for a job interview, this book serves as a practical and entertaining guide to getting more comfortable with conversational American English.