Cambridge University Press, 2010. — 185 p.
English Idioms in Use Advanced is a vocabulary book for advanced level learners. It is primarily designed as a self-study reference and practice book but it can also be used for classroom work.
-60 easy-to-use two-page units. Idioms are presented and explained on left-hand pages with a range of practice exercises on right-hand pages.
-Presents and explains idioms in typical contexts using short texts and clear example sentences.
-Based on a corpus of real written and spoken language to ensure the most useful and relevant idioms at this level are presented. Provides valuable information about register and usage to help students develop more natural-sounding English.
-Promotes good learning habits with study tips and follow-up tasks.
-Helps you avoid common pitfalls with error warning notes highlighting typical mistakes made by learners at this level.
The book has 60 two-page units. The left-hand page explains the idioms that are presented in the unit. You will usually find an explanation of the meaning of the idiom, an example of it in use and, where appropriate, some comments on when and how it is used. The exercises on the right-hand page check that you have understood the information on the left-hand page and give you practice in using the material presented.