Idioms in English, Volume 4 is designed for non-native speakers of English and presents 100 new idioms in stories and dialogs by native speakers. After each story or dialog, the idioms are presented in sentences with an opportunity for the listener to say the sentence (when you hear the chime) out loud. Idioms are used very frequently by native spakers of English. If you don't understand the idiom, then you can miss parts of presentations, conversations, and television or newspaper stories.

Idioms in English - Volume 3 is desgned for non-native speakers of English at the intermediate level and above. The audiobook presents 100 new idioms,l presented in stories and dialogs by native spakers. Each idiom is then explained in context with sentence examples. The chime indicates when the listner can practice saying the idiom after the native speakers.

This audiobook focuses on 100 frequently used idioms. Each chapter begins with a story or dialogue using the idioms in context. Next, listen to examples using the idiom in sentences that illustrate the meaning and demonstrate usage. Finally, listen to a pronunciation model for each idiom in a short sentence. You will hear a chime, which is your cue to repeat the sentence before you hear the model again. For information on our interactive language programs, go to www.amenglish.com.

Start speaking English in minutes, and grasp the language, culture and customs in just minutes more with Ultimate Getting Started with English Box Set, a completely new way to learn English with ease! Ultimate Getting Started with English Box Set will have you speaking with proper pronunciation from the very first lesson and arm you with cultural insight and other information to utterly shock and amaze your American friends.

Many dread small talk and shy away from it as much as possible. But whether we like it or not, there’s no way we can escape small talk because it is part of everyday interactions. Humans are social creatures and we use conversation as our way to emotionally connect with each other. If you are one of them, worry not because you are about to learn the techniques to gracefully jumpstart a conversation with anyone in any situation.

In this cutting-edge program, 30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary, personal development expert and English enthusiast Dan Strutzel will instruct, enlighten, and inspire you with a concentrated 30-day program that will teach you over 500 words. But, more than teaching you these words, the uniquely designed morning and evening review sessions will ensure that these words become a habit-knit part of your life - and with minimal effort on your part.

What if somebody told that your day-to-day conversations could immediately improve every relationship in your life? In this audiobook, you’ll discover one of the most valuable (yet surprisingly little-known) ways to sharpen your communication skills. Whatever kind of relationship you want to improve, this guide provides you with simple, practical, proven techniques for improving any kind of relationship in your life.

Business is just like any sector or topic, with its own language, customs, codes, and terminologies. Different aspects of business can have their own distinctive terminology, which can also overlap. In 30 Days to a More Powerful Business Vocabulary, author Dan Strutzel presents over 500 words and short expressions from a variety of different business categories.

Small talk, although seemingly superficial, is an integral part of everyone’s lives. We all need to make small talk once in a while, and it’s not so easy for most of us. We all need to put some effort into making small talk, especially with people we don’t know well. Mastering small talk requires some skill and practice, which is why this book was written. After listening to this book, you will gain a broader perspective about people in general. You have the ability to conquer anything and be the most charismatic person you could ever be!

Grammar! For many of us, the word triggers memories of finger-wagging schoolteachers, and of wrestling with the ambiguous and complicated rules of using formal language. But what is grammar? In fact, it's the integral basis of how we speak and write. As such, a refined awareness of grammar opens a world of possibilities for both your pleasure in the English language and your skill in using it, in both speech and the written word.

Almost everything we want in life involves other people. Whether you want a better social life, a promotion at work, or a good romantic relationship, it all depends on the way you communicate. Lack of communication skills is exactly what ruins most peoples’ lives. Luckily, "communicating" is not only simple and straightforward but also easy to master, even if you’re shy, introverted or have social anxiety. This book will guide you on how you can quickly move through conversations, and express yourself in a manner that is conducive to relationship-building and productivity.

激動の時代を読み解くための最新キーワード500　各種メディアやネイティブ同士の会話で使用頻度がどんどん増えている語彙を、英語ニュースを知り尽くした著者が厳選し、その由来や使い方を解説

4-in-oneとは4 skills in one book（４つの技能を１冊の本で）という意味。英語の「読む・聞く・書く・話す」をバランスよく身に付け、本物の英語力と論理的思考力を手にする

Have you ever wondered what a fraction or percentage means and how they are related? Basic principles of fractions, decimals, and percentages and how to apply them to other forms of mathematics are explained through informative and engaging content in this new addition to the How Do series. The How Do series is a great introduction to various STEM topics, each presented in a format that encourages audiences to ask questions and guess the answers before exploring the science behind them.

The power of an effective speech is undeniable. It has the capacity to engage, inform, motivate, and create change in an audience - and in the world. In this compelling 24-lesson course, How to Speak Effectively in Any Setting, taught by Molly Bishop Shadel, Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law, learn the fine art of speaking clearly, effectively, and persuasively in contexts across the spectrum, from the board room to the bar room and everywhere in between.

This is a summary of the book, “Who Moved My Cheese”, written by author Spencer Johnson. As you make your way through this summary, discover valuable insights on how to deal with unexpected shifts in life and work and understand various approaches to change and thrive in an ever-evolving world.

Whether you're in business, social settings, or simply want to improve your interpersonal skills, this book empowers you to build meaningful connections by remembering the names and faces of the people you meet.

With the third refreshed edition of 100 Ways to Motivate Yourself, Steve Chandler helps you create an action plan for living your vision, in business and in life. It features 100 proven methods to positively change the way you think and act - methods based on feedback from the hundreds of thousands of corporate and public seminar attendees Chandler speaks to each year. The book now also includes techniques and breakthroughs he has created for individual coaching clients.

"Traitor's Hands" is a short story by Agatha Christie that was published in Flynn's, a weekly pulp magazine, in the edition of 31 January 1925. This short story was later published as "Witness for the Prosecution".

やさしい英語で書かれた世界の名作小説を、BGMと効果音にのせてラジオドラマ仕立てでお届けします。O・ヘンリー（1862-1910）はアメリカを代表する短編小説家です。彼は、ドラッグストアの店員を皮切りに、羊番、銀行員、新聞記者などの職業を転々とし、刑務所暮らしまで経験しています。服役中に小説を書き始め、出所後はその豊かな人生経験をもとに、社会の底辺に生きる人々の暮らしぶりを笑いと愛情を持って描いています。短編集「四百万」に収められた物語の１つ。この物語が描かれた20世紀初頭のニューヨークの人口が400万人だったことから名付けられました。ボブとジミーの心温まる友情ドラマ。

『English from the Cube』シリーズ第6章。 今回のレッスンは、昭の準備する国際会議の為に、海外からかけつけた出席者が空港へ到着した時の模様をお届けします。9.11以降、アメリカの空港は入国審査が大変厳しくなっています。具体的にどういう手続きを行うのか、審査官とのやり取りを解説します。この会話例をロールプレイでレッスンしておけば、アメリカへ旅行する際に大変役立ちます。入国審査が終わり参加者の2人が偶然会う場面では、ネイティブらしい挨拶の仕方や雑談の会話例を紹介します。空港に到着してから迎えの運転手を見つけて車に乗り込むまで、空港でのおおまかな流れを体感できるレッスンです!

What is that magic quality that makes some people instantly loved and respected? Everyone wants to be their friend (or, if single, their lover!) In business, they rise swiftly to the top of the corporate ladder. What is their "Midas touch?"

【シリーズ解説】ビジネスにもプライベートにも信頼関係が大切。その信頼関係を築くには、文化やマナーの違いをきちんと理解することが非常に重要です。このシリーズは、アメリカの文化をより深く理解し、たくさんの友達を作る手助けとなるよう、「文化」と「英語」の両方を学ぶレッスンシリーズです。英語を学ぶだけでは友達はできません。あらゆるシチュエーションで、アメリカ人がどのように考え、どのように行動するかを学びます。「今のアメリカ人の考え方」と「今、実際に使われている英語」が満載のこのシリーズで、アメリカ流のコミュニケーション術を修得し、たくさんの友達を作りましょう！　【シリーズストーリー】２人の在米日本人（大学生の花、駐在員の武）が、学校や会社で、恋愛や仕事を通してアメリカ人との真の友情を築く姿が描かれます。人前で話すのが苦手な花。友人キャシーの力を借り、大学の授業、友人同士の雑談、ボーイフレンド...etc...

Do you struggle with self-control? Do you lack the focus to move forward in life and reach your dreams? Do you constantly envy how motivated your peers are? Self-Discipline by coach and expert Steve Martin is what you need to turn your dreams into reality! Steve knows that self-discipline helps hone your ability to resist any temptations, improve your focus, and boost concentration to get things done. If you’re ready to finally change your life and embrace self-discipline, buy this audiobook now and take your fist step toward success!

Before you take that trip to the UK, get a solid foundation of English! Start speaking English in minutes, and learn key vocabulary, phrases, and grammar in just minutes more with Introduction to British English. Our native English hosts break down all the sentences, grammar, and more in a simple, easily understandable way!