The following serves as a guide to the resources below:
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NTC's American Idioms Dictionary
12,000 examples of usage for over 8,500 idiomatic forms in American English. Many special features and appendix lists. Each entry has at least two usage examples. Excellent reference book for use at home or in the office. ISBN
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NTC's Super-Mini American Slang Dictionary
1,700 of the most commonly used slang expressions. Each entry has at least two usage examples. Great for travel and basic knowledge of the more important American Slang expressions. ISBN
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NTC's Super-Mini Forbidden American English
1,400 words and phrases that should not be used by educated speakers of English!! Each entry has at least two usage examples. Ideal for a serious confrontation of common forbidden expressions in American English. Reference book for people having to deal with Americans in rather difficult situations. ISBN
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Contemporary American Slang
Similar to the Super-Mini American Slang Dictionary but in a larger format. 1,700 of the most commonly used slang expressions. Each entry has at least two usage examples. Great for travel and basic knowledge of the more important American Slang expressions. ISBN
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NTC's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
An excellent guide which explains thousands of contemporary American slang and informal expressions which can be found in everyday life. Includes many additional features such as slang associated with specific groups, notes of caution for crude language, etc. If you are looking for one reference book to provide all of the above then look no farther. Excellent for use at home or in the office. ISBN
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Phrases and Idioms
The use of phrases and idioms - not just single words - is often overlooked. This volume contains more than 2,000 phrases and idioms. Excellent for in class use as this reference guide focuses on standard phrases that can be found in everyday standard usage. ISBN
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NTC's American English Learner's Dictionary
Ideal for higher education and serious English studies (as opposed to looking up what the man at the bar has just said!). This volume offers: 72,000 example sentences, 22,000 main entries, 35,000 senses, including compounds and idioms, place names and much more. ISBN
Summary
If you are looking for reference materials on Contemporary American English then you need look no further. These materials are well written, easy to use, concise and include plenty of authentic examples. They help make learning this type of vocabulary quite a lot of fun. I certainly am enjoying these books!
