Provides a humorous approach to understanding common American customs and the related expressions. This book explains customs with conversational examples and whimsical cartoons. The topics range from age-old traditions, such as shaking hands and bachelor parties, to more modern practices such as co[...]

This book makes American English phrases "duck soup.""101 American English Idioms" takes the mystery out of these common U.S. expressions and explains their meanings in context. On the audio CD, native speakers read each of the 101 idioms, so you can hear how American English sounds and practice wha[...]