Perfect Phrases for ESL Everyday Situations: With 1,000 Phrases

By Natalie Gast

Book Overview

USE JUST THE RIGHT PHRASES AND NAVIGATE DAILY LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES LIKE A NATIVE SPEAKER OF ENGLISH

How do you ask for directions? What questions should you ask a potential babysitter? How do you explain your allergies to a healthcare professional? This handy reference is your guide to surviving and thriving in the United States, whether as a visitor or as a long-term resident. Hundreds of ready-to-use English phrases will help you converse with people you meet, speak withbusiness owners and their employees, and become engaged in U.S. society. Inside find examples of Perfect Phrases for . . .

. . . the doctor: Are there any side effects with this medication?
. . . the library: Do you have audiobooks?
. . . the service station: My insurance company wants the estimate in writing.
. . . the bank: I'd like to talk to someone about a home equity loan.
. . . the dentist: This is where it hurts.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071770283
• ISBN13: 9780071770286
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 8.0"