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Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words

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by Randall Munroe (Goodreads Author)

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Would this book be of any value in English as a Second Language instruction? It sounds like it is a fun read - and I am a huge fan of XKCD comics -but I am not sure it is a useful read. Can things be clearly explained with only the thousand most common words or is it merely the ability to find a (torturous) way to do so that is interesting?
Tyler Coghlan No. This mostly tests how well you already understand these things that you can also understand them in the ten hundred most common words. It is actua…moreNo. This mostly tests how well you already understand these things that you can also understand them in the ten hundred most common words. It is actually quite difficult at times to understand these simple word descriptions.(less)
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This has 24 reviews and isn't published yet. What's the deal?
Tariqul Ponir Probably there were some review copies. Some of the stuffs might be on his blog. And then there are fans.

I would love a review copy though. :)…moreProbably there were some review copies. Some of the stuffs might be on his blog. And then there are fans.

I would love a review copy though. :)(less)
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