Peter Liptak - Idiom Attack Vol 1: Everyday Living (Korean Edition): English Idioms for ESL Learners: With 300+ Idioms in 25 Themed Chapters w/ free MP3 at IdiomAttack.com

About the AuthorsPeter N. Liptak N. Peter N. Liptak came to Korea in 1995 to teach English, then started learning Korean and working as a writer and copywriter. As a poet and teacher of English, his desire to help people around the globe in their struggles with the untamed beauty of the English language has led to teaching at universities and the writing of language acquisition books. After finishing a Masters in Korean Studies at Yonsei University, Peter involved himself with several other writing projects including a series of childrens books, a translation of Korean poetry into English and a website helping foreign nationals to become acclimated to Korea and its culture.

Currently, Peter enjoys exploring the world while training for triathlons, mountain biking, and competing in ultra-marathons while raising money for orphans to experience outdoor activities. N. 1995... , .. , , . Matthew Douma Matthew Douma grew up in a small rural town in Southern Canada.

Ever since his early childhood years, Matthew has had a deep interest in Korea and made his first visit when he was just fifteen years old. As an avid outdoorsman and adventurer, Matthew enjoys sports of all sorts including Taekwondo. Matthew also has a passion for mountain climbing, sailing and writing as hobbies. Residing in Seoul with his lovely wife Sun Hee and daughter Ennik, he works as an English education consultant and author of English educational material. . , , . , , .. Jay Douma An elementary school teacher since 1999, Jay enjoys writing stories and collaborating with his brother on creative projects. Jay Douma An elementary school teacher since 1999, Jay enjoys writing stories and collaborating with his brother on creative projects.

Currently teaching grade five and physical education in Ontario, Canada, Jay enjoys spending time with his wife Christa and daughter Emma at their home on Lake Erie when not working. . 1999 5 . , . , , . , . , .

Special thanks to our Korean editor and proofreader:
Mary (Eunseol) Lee works as a consultant and is studying for her MBA in Seoul, Korea. :
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Dedication This book is dedicated to the love of language, to the warp of words & twisted meaning and to the art of deciphering them. CopyrightCopyright 2010 by Peter Liptak
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ISBN 978-0-9801974-4-0
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Idiom Attack 1 - Everyday Living - Korean edition /Exile Press LLC
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Liptak, Peter N.
Idiom Attack / by Peter N. Liptak, Matt Douma & Jay Douma. 1st ed.
p.176 cm. 24.4
Includes table of contents and index
Library of Congress Control Number : 2010928377
ISBN 978-0-9801974-4-0 (alk. paper)
1. English language Idioms 2.

Korean language 3. Americanisms
4. English language Terms and phrases dictionaries Korean.
I. Title
LC Classification: PE1689 .L57 2010
Language Code: engkor Exile Press LLC
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Conquering idioms A three-step training process Idioms decorate the daily conversations of native English speakers in various ways. An idiom is a phrase in which two or more words come together to create a unique meaning that is different from the meaning of each of the individual words. Because the combination of words will seem peculiar to non-native speakers, it is quite difficult for foreigners to learn idioms.

If your goal is to conquer English, you must conquer idioms (before they attack you). This book includes about 300 frequently used idioms divided into 25 thematic chapters. The themes are key topics of English conversation used in daily life and business, for describing actions and expressing emotions. Each chapter introduces 10-15 idioms. The meaning of each idiom is explained in both English and Korean. Example sentences help your understanding and use of the idioms.

And to enable in-depth learning, this book includes a story that uses the idioms introduced in each chapter. Step 1. Learn the meaning of idioms through Korean Infer the meaning of the idioms inserted into Korean sentences, and then take a look at how the idioms are used in example English sentences. This is an easier and more effective way to learn their meaning and use. In addition, the idioms are used in the Korean sentence to help you recall them. Step 2.

Confirm the use of idioms with the fill-in-the-blank section Confirm the meaning of the idioms once again by filling in the blanks in additional example sentences. A translation right below each sentence and one or two words in the idiom presented as a clue enable you to easily complete the sentences and completely familiarize yourself with the idioms. Step 3. Practice the use of the idioms by reading a story Each of the short, but interesting stories enables you to understand how idioms are used in real-life settings. You can increase your skill with idioms and even start to sound like a native speaker by practicing the story and answering the questions. , . 300 , 100 . , , , 12 . , .. , .. . ... . . , . . 10 ..

Idiom Attack Everyday Living is a collection of nearly 300 North American idioms in usage today, arranged in a format that is both easy to read and understand, while creating a situational learning format with logical and independently dynamic subject and chapter themes that take the user directly to the subject they want to learn. Idiom Attack Everyday Living is a collection of nearly 300 North American idioms in usage today, arranged in a format that is both easy to read and understand, while creating a situational learning format with logical and independently dynamic subject and chapter themes that take the user directly to the subject they want to learn.

Arranged in a series of 25 chapters, this text was designed as a learning resource for intermediate to advanced students of English, yet its language was deliberately kept simple enough to also be accessible to high beginners. An idiom (or phrasal expression) is a set phrase of two or more words that when put together mean something different than the literal meaning of the individual words. As idioms are the idiosyncrasies of a language, they tend to be the most challenging for foreign learners to understand and for teachers to convey. Though complex, they can be indicative of some of the most colorful language used to decorate everyday conversation. In this text, weve included only the most frequently used, and therefore useful, idioms and phrasal expressions with meanings in both English and Korean for comparison, examples for a clearer understanding and practical application of the material, and stories for added depth and practice. Literal translations were used for most definitions and sentence translations, yet for some explanations a less literal approach was taken to provide a more natural explanation in the learners native tongue in order to keep the intention clear.

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