Overview

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

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Author:   Natalie Gast ,  Gast
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Contemporary
Dimensions:   Width: 13.50cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 20.60cm
Weight:   0.199kg
ISBN:  

9780071770286

ISBN 10:   0071770283
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   16 January 2013
Audience:   ELT/ESL ,  ELT General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

"Preface Who Can Benefit from Using This Book Book Map: How to Use This Book Acknowledgments Active Learning Advice – ""Don't Wait to Use Your English!"" Part 1 Locating Educational Opportunities in the USA Chapter 1 – Nannies, Babysitters, and Early Learning Centers Chapter 2 – Elementary and High School Chapter 3 – Furthering Your Own Education Chapter 4 – Language Training Active Learning Advice – ""Make Friends"" Part 2 Finding Your Way through the Health and the Medical Maze Chapter 5 – Making and Keeping a Medical Appointment Chapter 6 – Making and Keeping a Dental Appointment Chapter 7 – Emergency Room and Hospital Care Chapter 8 -- The Pharmacy Active Learning Advice – ""Watch TV in English"" Part 3 Discovering Community Resources Chapter 9 – First Responders Chapter 10 –The Post Office Chapter 11 – The Bank Chapter 12 – The Library Chapter 13 – The Gas/Service Station Chapter 14 -- The Supermarket Active Learning Advice – ""Speak English in One Room"" Part 4 In a Nutshell: Becoming an Active Learner in Your New Country"

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Natalie Gast (Hollywood, FL), founder of ESOL Specialties, is an ESOL author and consultant. She develops and delivers customized ESOL programs, trains ESOL instructors and volunteers, and creates distance learning venues.

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