English for Baseball
Conversation, Vocabulary, Idioms and Fun
John Sailors
This book is available in print on Amazon.com and in a beautiful e-book format on Apple's iBooks, readable on computers, iPhones, and iPads. It will soon be released on Google Play and other stores.
Description
English for Baseball is the ideal study tool for English learners who love this favorite world pastime. For players and fans, the book teaches the language needed to discuss baseball or better enjoy English broadcasts and video of the game. The book covers essential vocabulary, baseball jargon, slang and idioms, conversation, grammar, and more. It makes learning fun with lively conversations, baseball comics, fun baseball facts and readings, and historical photos.
English for Baseball Features:
- Essential vocabulary with examples and language notes.
- Conversations and comics showing the language in use.
- Readings and fun facts on baseball and baseball history.
- Historical photos of baseball legends like Babe Ruth, Cy Young, and others.
- A dictionary unit on the 50 most-common English idioms that come from baseball.
- A quick baseball dictionary of essential terms, jargon, and idioms.
English for Baseball Features:
- Essential vocabulary with examples and language notes.
- Conversations and comics showing the language in use.
- Readings and fun facts on baseball and baseball history.
- Historical photos of baseball legends like Babe Ruth, Cy Young, and others.
- A dictionary unit on the 50 most-common English idioms that come from baseball.
- A quick baseball dictionary of essential terms, jargon, and idioms.
The print edition's design makes it convenient to carry, whether in a school backpack or a baseball equipment bag. The iBooks edition uses the EPUB 3.0 format, which combines the elegant design of a printed textbook with the interactive features of an e-book.
The Author: John Sailors has 20 years of experience in ESL and educational publishing, that following some grueling years in the classroom. He has developed learning tools that range from books and magazines to multimedia to Web-based programs.
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Vocabulary: The book covers essential baseball vocabulary, from people to equipment to types of pitches.
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Readings: Short articles using the vocabulary, on the game, strategy, and baseball history.
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Comics & Conversations: Fun dialogues showing the language in use.
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Idioms: The 50 most-common English idioms that come from baseball.
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