MARC details
| 000 -CABECERA |
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| campo de control de longitud fija |
02557nam a22002057a 4500 |
| 008 - DATOS DE LONGITUD FIJA--INFORMACIÓN GENERAL |
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250618b |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d |
| 020 ## - NÚMERO INTERNACIONAL ESTÁNDAR DEL LIBRO |
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| Número Internacional Estándar del Libro |
9781663260574 |
| 040 ## - FUENTE DE LA CATALOGACIÓN |
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| Centro/agencia transcriptor |
tbs |
| 041 ## - CÓDIGO DE LENGUA |
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| Código de lengua del texto/banda sonora o título independiente |
eng |
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chi |
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jpn |
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kor |
| 100 ## - ENTRADA PRINCIPAL--NOMBRE DE PERSONA |
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| Nombre de persona |
Lee, Yong S. |
| 9 (RLIN) |
25509 |
| Término indicativo de función/relación |
author |
| 245 ## - MENCIÓN DE TÍTULO |
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| Título |
Achieving true fluency in English |
| Resto del título |
: by mastering figures of speech : idioms, metaphors and phrasal verbs |
| Mención de responsabilidad, etc. |
/ Yong S. Lee. |
| 260 ## - PUBLICACIÓN, DISTRIBUCIÓN, ETC. |
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| Lugar de publicación, distribución, etc. |
Bloomington, IN : |
| Nombre del editor, distribuidor, etc. |
iUniverse |
| Fecha de publicación, distribución, etc. |
2024. |
| 300 ## - DESCRIPCIÓN FÍSICA |
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| Extensión |
235 pages : |
| Otras características físicas |
illustrations, portraits (black and white) ; |
| Dimensiones |
23 cm. |
| 520 ## - SUMARIO, ETC. |
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| Sumario, etc. |
This comprehensive guide is tailored for non-native English speakers, particularly those from Korea, Japan, and China. It aims to facilitate true linguistic proficiency by demystifying the complex idioms, metaphors, and non-literal phrasal verbs that often pose obstacles in various contexts—from daily social interactions to high-stakes business negotiations and diplomatic engagements. The book curates a collection of 250 expressive figures of speech, each elucidated with their etymologies, illustrative images, and applications, drawing on the wisdom of “” (seeing once is better than hearing a hundred times). From a broader perspective, understanding these ‘figures of speech’ offers significant advantages. It enables readers to comprehend subtle messages and avoid embarrassing miscommunications. For speakers, using these expressions correctly means conveying complex ideas and emotions vividly and succinctly, enhancing storytelling with imagination and engagement. Additionally, adept use of these expressions can foster a deeper emotional and cultural connection with an audience. Readers will find that this handbook does more than enhance their basic English communication skills; it delves into the nuances of everyday dialogue, equips them to navigate socially delicate situations, and empowers them to be compelling in business and diplomatic discourse. Moreover, a familiarity with common figures of speech allows for a richer enjoyment of English-language media, literature, and pop culture. To make this resource widely accessible, especially to speakers of Korean, Chinese, and Japanese—who share a linguistic heritage—all entries are meticulously translated into these languages, ensuring a seamless learning experience. |
| 650 #0 - PUNTO DE ACCESO ADICIONAL DE MATERIA--TÉRMINO DE MATERIA |
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| Término de materia o nombre geográfico como elemento de entrada |
English language |
| Subdivisión general |
Self-instruction |
| 9 (RLIN) |
25365 |
| 650 #0 - PUNTO DE ACCESO ADICIONAL DE MATERIA--TÉRMINO DE MATERIA |
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| Término de materia o nombre geográfico como elemento de entrada |
English language |
| Subdivisión general |
Study and teaching |
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Foreign speakers |
| 9 (RLIN) |
11690 |
| 650 #0 - PUNTO DE ACCESO ADICIONAL DE MATERIA--TÉRMINO DE MATERIA |
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| Término de materia o nombre geográfico como elemento de entrada |
English language |
| Subdivisión general |
Conversation and phrase books |
| 9 (RLIN) |
25510 |
| 655 #0 - TÉRMINO DE INDIZACIÓN--GÉNERO/FORMA |
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| Datos o término principal de género/forma |
Self-instructional works |
| 9 (RLIN) |
25331 |
| 942 ## - ELEMENTOS DE ENTRADA AGREGADA (KOHA) |
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| Fuente del sistema de clasificación o colocación |
Clasificación de Library of Congress |
