{"product_id":"speak-like-an-american-mo-rashwan-9798186908128","title":"Speak Like an American: The American Way: Master Classic American Expressions, Cultural Phrases, and Everyday English Used by Native Speakers","description":"Understand the Classic Expressions That Bring American English to Life.\u003cp\u003eYou've learned the vocabulary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou've studied the grammar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYet sometimes a native speaker says something that makes perfect sense word by word-but not as a sentence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause Americans don't always speak literally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey fill everyday conversations with expressions that communicate humor, emotion, experience, and culture in ways textbooks rarely explain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever heard someone say, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Bark up the wrong tree.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Spill the beans.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A tough cookie.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Under the weather.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Fight tooth and nail.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e...and wondered what they really meant, this book is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSPEAK LIKE AN AMERICAN: The American Way\u003c\/b\u003e helps you understand the timeless expressions that have shaped American English for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs \u003cb\u003eVolume 10\u003c\/b\u003e of the \u003cb\u003eSpeak Like an American: General Everyday Expressions\u003c\/b\u003e series, this book takes you beyond textbook English and into the language native speakers use every day to describe people, emotions, challenges, experiences, and the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis isn't another alphabetical collection of expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a practical learning guide that organizes \u003cb\u003e713 authentic American expressions\u003c\/b\u003e by real-life themes, helping you understand not only what they mean, but when Americans use them, why they choose them, and the culture behind them.\u003c\/p\u003eInside You'll Discover\u003cp\u003e* 713 authentic American English expressions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Classic idioms inspired by animals and nature\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Everyday language about weather, seasons, and the natural world\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Expressions related to food, drink, and daily life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Vocabulary for conflict, courage, and overcoming challenges\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Common ways Americans describe personality, character, and human behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Real-world language used in conversations, books, movies, television, podcasts, and everyday life\u003c\/p\u003eEvery Expression Helps You\u003cp\u003e- Understand its real meaning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Recognize how Americans naturally use it\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Learn when it sounds appropriate in conversation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Improve listening comprehension\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Build confidence in authentic communication\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearning these expressions does more than expand your vocabulary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt helps you understand the language that gives American English its personality, humor, and cultural identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll recognize these expressions in conversations, books, movies, television shows, podcasts, news stories, and social media. Instead of translating words literally, you'll understand the message, the emotion, and the cultural meaning behind every expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an ESL or EFL learner, an international student, a professional, a traveler, an English teacher, or simply someone who wants to communicate more naturally, this book gives you practical language skills that traditional English courses rarely teach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume 10\u003c\/b\u003e explores the classic expressions that have stood the test of time and continue to shape everyday American communication. By mastering these expressions, you'll improve your listening skills, communicate with greater confidence, and gain a deeper understanding of the culture behind the language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon't just learn the words.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstand the stories behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecognize the expressions that define everyday American English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd speak English with the confidence of someone who truly understands American culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBecause real fluency isn't just about knowing English.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's about understanding the language that brings it to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- MO RASHWAN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mo Rashwan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798186908128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/12\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 346\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.02lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.72d","brand":"Mo Rashwan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49174361571583,"sku":"9798186908128","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/speak-like-an-american-mo-rashwan-9798186908128","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}