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A Year In The Life Of An ESL Student: Idioms and Vocabulary You Can't Live Without

by Edward J. Francis

306 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); illustrated; catalogue #03-2482; ISBN 1-4120-2003-4; US$28.95, C$28.95, EUR20.00, £14.50

A Year In The Life Of An ESL Student is a must for ESL students who are serious about improving their comprehension and usage of idiomatic English.

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A Year in the Life of an ESL Student is an essential addition to the advanced level ESL classroom. By studying the varied and interesting dialogues and completeing the challenging exercises, students will dramatically improve their comprehension and usage of everyday idioms and advanced vocabulary.

The book follows Andre, a student from Switzerland, as he spends a year completing his English studies at a private language school in North America: from his arrival at the airport, to getting around the city, to attending school, to hanging out with his classmates. All of the situations and corresponding language are real and directly relevant to adult ESL students.

So join Andre on his one-year adventure. It's about to begin just outside the airport terminal.

Please visit the website at ayearinthelife.net.

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About the Author

Edward Francis is a dynamic ESL teaching professional who is recognized as an innovator in the development of educational materials and the creator of a stimulating learning evironment. He balances 15 years of teaching experience with a proven record of achievement in curriculum development.

An innate curiosity about other countries is a key area of interest for Edward. In pursuit of cross-cultural experiences, he worked in Japan for a three-year period where he had his first ESL textbook published. He has also traveled widely in Mexico, Thailand, China, Saipan, England, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Canada and the United States.

Edward was a nationally ranked middle-distance runner and had the opportunity to compete against Carl Lewis at Bislett Stadium in Olso, Norway. Reading, traveling, snowboarding, and mountain biking continue to be his enoyable leisure time activities.

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