Colin Grey

What to Say in English Colin Grey

The use of idiom distinguishes the average English speaker from the excellent. What to Say in English is volume 4 in the series 'Speak the English the English Speak'. It will teach you the meaning and, where appropriate, the history behind 200+ further essential English idioms and, also, how to use them. In addition there are lists of French and Latin phrases the English use with translations and a list of 100 proverbs and sayings in common use. This bookwill help you to engage in fluent English conversation and to understand the nuances of the language. The author was inspired to write this book by Olga Kuzina, his tour guide on a cruise down the River Dnieper in 2013. Her English was so good and so full of idiom that he and his wife took her on one side to ask where she had learnt it. Her reply stunned him, "I've never been out of the country. But I do teach English at Sevastopol University." Lucky students! When he returned home Colin emailed Olga with a list of 20 phrases and the question, "How many of these would you use and be comfortable with in normal conversation?" Her answer was, "3 but would you please explain the other 17". These were the origin of this book. All royalties from the sale of this book go to the Aidan Woodcock Charitable Trust which sponsors young professional musicians and helps them develop their careers. More details about this charity can be found on its website www.maiastra.org.