Paperback 217 pages. Copyright 1951, 1971 Regents Publishing Company, Inc. Although lists of English Idioms have been compiled in the past, this is apparently the first attempt that has been made to teach idioms by means of extensive practice exercises. Idiomatic expressions are accepted as part of simple, every-day speech. Experienced teachers of English have long recognized their importance as a means of adding grace and exactness to speech and writing.
Although lists of English Idioms have been compiled in the past, this is apparently the first attempt that has been made to teach idioms by means of extensive practice exercises. Idiomatic expressions are accepted as part of simple, every-day speech. Experienced teachers of English have long recognized their importance as a means of adding grace and exactness to speech and writing.