Increase your confidence in talking with native English speakers with this book. Inside you will find more than 1,500 commonly used words you hear at work, at school, and on the street. This new edition also includes a unit on the latest vocabulary in such areas as technology, communications, and the media.

This edition is fully updated to give students the support they need to master more than 7,000 words and phrases in American English. Following the popular in Use format, new language is taught in manageable two-page units with presentation of vocabulary on the left-hand page and innovative practice activities on the right. Suitable for self-study or classroom use, the books are informed by the Cambridge International Corpus to ensure vocabulary taught...

"Includes the TOEFL's 500 most frequently encountered words to help you expand your English vocabulary. Features a sample practice reading test with answer key to help you assess your mastery of TOEFL vocabulary. Provides advice on getting the most out of your dictionary and thesaurus. Contains practical strategies to help you learn and retain word meanings. Extensive vocabulary practice exercises help test your word knowledge."--Back cover.

The accent is on fun in these friendly guides to language and culture in the U.S. Learn tons of new vocabulary. Improve your communication and pronunciation skills. Listen to short dialogues and read about interesting aspects of American culture. Learn wacky idioms, usage, and yes, some slang. Get great tips about social customs and everyday situations. Fun-filled quizzes and audio dialogues make it easy to practice, practice, practice until you're...