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.

An idiom is a group of words with a special meaning of its own that is not clear from the meanings of the individual words. Idioms such as "think out of the box" and "a long shot" are used extensively in English in e-mail, newspapers, and conversations. When you don't understand idioms, you can feel left out of a conversation or miss the point of a story. This audiobook focuses on 100 frequently used idioms.

30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary quickly became a bestseller in its category back in 2015. Now, in this updated and revised edition—which now contains the 700 most important words you need to master—you'll quickly learn why this title has been such a positive impact in the personal and professional lives of tens of thousands in the English-speaking world.

Whether you're working in a hotel, in hospitality, or in tourism - you will meet native English speakers. So, if you are worried that customers and guests may not understand you; if you're worried you won't understand their fast English pronunciation; and if you want to start speaking perfect English; then Perfect English for Hotel, Hospitality & Tourism Staff is for you.

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.

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!

国土が日本の約２５倍のアメリカ。広大なこの国では、天候や住む場所によって食習慣や生活習慣が違い、価値観も違います。しかしアメリカ人気質は、全てのエリアに存在します。「自由、平等、自立精神」を愛し、将来の夢に向かいチャレンジする事です。またアメリカ生活を楽しむ為には、「笑顔を絶やさない、明るく、堂々としていて(相手の目を見て話す)」などが基本です。常に日本的価値観のみで物事を判断しないことを覚えておく事も大切です。しかし日本育ちの私達には、社会文化的に解からない事が山積みです。ですから、なるべく早いうちに友達を作りましょう！日本人よりも他人と気軽に話を楽しむアメリカ人です。アメリカ流の社交スキルが身に付けば話し相手は、すぐに見つかります。そこから日本流の友達を意味する人を探すのには時間がかかりますが、常に他人に対し、フレンドリーに接し、自分の事や意見を誠実に正直に話す事が出来るようになれば必ず真の友が見つかります。そのお手伝いをするのがダンがプロジュースするこの...

The Mediterranean is one of the great wellsprings of human civilization. Central to the region’s history are the splendorous cities that flowered around the region—bases of power that saw innovation, commerce, expansion, and the building of great empires. Many of these cities have become icons of the ancient world, and exemplars of the cultures, conquests, and ways of life that have built western civilization.

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.

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.

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

Words. We use them all the time, every day, mostly without giving them much thought at all. We take for granted that they’re here at our disposal whenever we need them. But if you’ve ever wished you could communicate more effectively, words are the place to start. It’s incumbent upon you to choose the best words to accomplish your goals, because how you choose to communicate influences—well, everything! The power of communication shapes our professional goals, our relationships, and our lives—so the words we choose to use carry a great deal of power.

1日5分、週5日。通勤などのちょっとした時間を使った1ヶ月の集中レッスンで1つのスキルのマスターを目指すシリーズ、『シリコンバレー的ビジネス英会話・朝の5分レッスン、The “5/20” series』。 シリーズ第2弾、「職場での社交術」の全4週の中から、1週目を抜粋しました。 コミュニケーションは挨拶ではじまり挨拶で終わります。それは英語環境でも同じことです。 おはようございます!コーヒーでもどうですか?週末はどうでした?仕事の進み具合はどうですか?という風に、軽い会話で相手への気遣いを示しましょう。信頼関係を築くには、まず友好関係を作り、話しやすい環境を整えることが大切です。 第1週は、職場での気持ち良い挨拶と会話のプロセスを学びましょう!

You''ve probably noticed that it's not the smartest people that are the most successful or the most fulfilled in life; being clever, talented, or skilled is not enough. It's your ability to manage your feelings, other people, and your interactions with them that makes the difference. We're all born with this ability - emotional intelligence is a skill, and we all have the capacity to develop this skill. This book will show you how.

「スペシャルイングリッシュ」だから、本格ニュースがやさしく聞ける! 使用語彙1500語、通常の3分の2のスピードなので、はじめてのリスニング素材に最適です！ 本書の教材は、米国の国営ラジオ放送 Voice of America(VOA)が放送する、「スペシャルイングリッシュ」。これは、使用単語を約1500語に限定し、通常の3分の2のスピードで読まれている、非英語圏のリスナー向けの放送です。スピードは抑えていても、一つひとつのフレーズはひとまとまりに読まれるため、英語の自然なリズムが崩れません。そのため、「英語のリスニングは苦手」「ニュースなんて難しそう……」と感じている人も抵抗なく、プロのアナウンサーによる音声に耳を慣らしていくことができます。 本コンテンツには、ニュース40本分の音声が収録収録されています。ニュース1本につき、1分弱の長さです。トピックは、スポーツや米国の生活、国際情勢などバラエティ豊か。まずは気になる話題から聞いてみましょう。ニュース英語に親しむための第一歩として、またリスニングの基礎固めのために、ぜひご活用ください! ※本商品の音声は、書籍『はじめて聞くニュース英語 入門編 (VOAスペシャルイングリッシュシリーズ)』に付属のCDと同内容です。

This audiobook contains grammar points with examples for learners. With many chapters on various grammatical theories, A Grammar of the English Tongue is the complete guide to the correct usage of English. A Grammar of the English Tongue can help you get the basic skills you need for a career and for further educational pursuits.

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.

How do some people bounce back with vigor from daily setbacks, professional crises, or even intense personal trauma? This collection of articles from HBR includes "How Resilience Works", by Diane Coutu; "Resilience for the Rest of Us", by Daniel Goleman; "How to Evaluate, Manage, and Strengthen Your Resilience", by David Kopans; "Find the Coaching in Criticism", by Sheila Heen and Douglas Stone; and much more.

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.

本書には、1999年から2008年の10年間、VOA（米国営放送）で放送された重大ニュースが収録されています。

In a business world that spans several continents, it is no longer common for everyone to speak English as a first language. Whether you speak English as a first, second, or even third language, intercultural business communication means that getting it right first time has never been more important for you and your organization. English can never be standardized in the global and digital marketplace; instead, we can learn how to customize business English according to our own values and culture and communicate successfully across borders.

【シリーズ解説】本場アメリカのビジネスシーンで使われている生の会議スキル。自己紹介から会議の議事進行まで、ドラマ仕立てのストーリーに添って、楽しくレッスンできます。ビジネスは「仕事」とはいうものの、「社交」の場でもあります。ビジネスの世界で成功するには社交界での成功なしでは成り立ちません。このシリーズを通して、ビジネスと社交における「ビジネス会話」、「文書スキル」、そして「社交スキル」を学習します。このシリーズは、国際的な会議を開催しそれに参加するグループの人々を追いながら学習していきます。それぞれの登場人物を通して、ビジネススキルはもちろん、国際的な時代の文化や友情、はたまた恋愛関係についてまで学べます。またこのシリーズでは「アメリカ社会」、「ビジネス文化」、「国際的な問題」についても取り上げます。ビジネス英語を聞く、話す、ということは、言葉だけではなく、その文化的背景の違いを理解することが一番重要です。このシリーズは、そんなビジネスシーンで英語を使おうとしている人にぴったりのエッセンスが満載です。　【シリーズストーリー】日本人エンジニアの昭が、シリコンバレーのスタートアップで活躍する姿を等身大で描いています。シャイだけど仕事に関してはとても優秀な昭。上司や同僚との付き合い方、国際会議での振舞い方、上手なプレゼンの進め方、はたまた片思いの彼女への気持ちの伝え方など、日常生活が満載

「キクタン」から「接客英会話」シリーズが分野別に登場しました！【宿泊編】では、「予約」「チェックイン」から、「フロント・館内の案内」「食事・入浴の案内」「チェックアウト」まで、お客様との応対の流れに沿…

With this Junior Genius Guide to Greek mythology, you’ll become an expert and wow your friends and teachers with all the best ancient stories: how Prometheus outsmarted the gods, how Achilles’s heel led to his death, and how we mere mortals always seem to get mixed up in so many misadventures. With cool trivia and fun quizzes to test your knowledge, this guide will have you on your way to whiz-kid status in no time!

Join Tripitaka, Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and many other friends on a great adventure! Sun Wukong might be mischievous, but he's fun to be with! Watch as Tripitaka faces a lot of problems and overcomes them, one step at a time. Be inspired by Zhu Bajie, who has many weaknesses and tries very hard to...