
Our mother tongue — the language we learned during childhood—influences the way we learn a new language in surprising ways. This is especially true in English learning. Students who have a strong linguistic awareness of both English and their first language possess valuable skills and knowledge, and they become great speakers and writers.
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Build confidence when you speak and write in English by focusing on the sounds and patterns of English and how they relate to your own first language.
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increase your fluency and fluidity in spoken English
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become a better writer at work or for pleasure
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perfect your pronunciation skills for the business world and beyond
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get ready for an English language interview
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prepare for an official English language examination
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better understand English spelling

English Word Histories: Animals & Insects is a reference of over 300 creature names and general vocabulary used by modern English speakers everyday. It is organized alphabetically in chapters of land animals, wildlife of the water, flying organisms, insects and arachnids, as well as general English vocabulary related to the critters, beasts and bugs of our world.​
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An alphabetized collection of the most-used phrasal verbs in English, grouped in an intuitive way. Complete with etymological history and hundreds of real-life examples.