Learning English as a foreign language for dummies

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Learning English as a Foreign Language For Dummies®; Contents at a Glance; Table of Contents; Introduction; What's Special about English?; About This Book; Conventions Used in This Book; Foolish Assumptions; How This Book Is Organised; Icons Used in This Book; Where to Go from Here; Part I: Getting Started; Chapter 1: You Already Know a Little English; Chapter 2: Basic English Grammar; Chapter 3: Getting to Know People; Part II: English in Action; Chapter 4: Shopping and Numbers; Chapter 5: Eating In and Out; Chapter 6: Out on the Town; Chapter 7: Hobbies and Free Time.;Do you know a bit of English, and want to improve without a teacher? Whether you're a student, a traveller, or you just want to learn basic English, this plain-speaking guide will help you pick up the essentials so you'll be understanding and speaking English in no time. Improve your grammar, speech, vocabulary and pronunciation at your own pace, and prepare yourself to get around in any English-speaking country comfortably - and without embarrassment!. Learning English as a Foreign Language For Dummies includes:. Part I: Getting Started. Chapter 1: You Already Know a Little English. Chapter 2. Learning English as a Foreign Language For Dummies® Contents at a Glance Table of Contents Introduction What's Special about English? About This Book Conventions Used in This Book Foolish Assumptions How This Book Is Organised Icons Used in This Book Where to Go from Here Part I: Getting Started Chapter 1: You Already Know a Little English Chapter 2: Basic English Grammar Chapter 3: Getting to Know People Part II: English in Action Chapter 4: Shopping and Numbers Chapter 5: Eating In and Out Chapter 6: Out on the Town Chapter 7: Hobbies and Free Time. Chapter 8: Talking on the PhoneChapter 9: At the Office and Around the House Chapter 10: Written English Part III: English on the Go Chapter 11: Money, Money, Money Chapter 12: Finding a Place to Stay Chapter 13: On the Move Chapter 14: Handling Emergencies Part IV: The Part of Tens Chapter 15: Ten Ways to Learn Chapter 16: Ten Favourite English Expressions Chapter 17: Ten (Actually 11) Holidays Chapter 18: Ten Phrases That Make You Part.