Books like Words people use by George P. McCallum


WORDS PEOPLE USE helps students master 500 vocabulary items that are seldom found in basic EFL/ESL textbooks but are used commonly in conversation, radio, television, newspapers, and magazines. Fifty anecdotes about well-known people in American history, science, and the arts make learning English interesting and stimulating. Abraham Lincoln, Charlie Chaplin, Albert Einstein, George Washington, and Mark Twain are just a few personalities whose stories represent a bit of American life and culture. Ten vocabulary items are introduced and defined before each reading and then appear in the reading. The majority of the words chosen for inclusion here are of Middle English and Old English origin since these often cause foreign language students the most difficulty. Three short exercises follow each reading: an oral exercise for class recitation; a written homework exercise; and questions to stimulate class discussion. In addition, review quizzes appear after each unit. The appendix offers an answer key to the exercises and review quizzes, plus a glossary of 500 additional words.
First publish date: 1982
Authors: George P. McCallum
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