Textbook-correct but weird? A collection of English phrases Japanese learners tend to use, and 500 native alternatives for the same situations!
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- Textbook-correct but weird? A collection of English phrases Japanese learners tend to use, and 500 native alternatives for the same situations!
- Catherine A. Craft's new book 'Weird English Expressions That Are Textbook-Correct But Natives Never Use' will be released on June 3, 2026. It collects English phrases commonly used by Japanese learners that natives find odd, and introduces 500 natural alternatives.
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- Date: Wed Jun 03 2026 10:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)
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Catherine A. Craft's new book 'Weird English Expressions That Are Textbook-Correct But Natives Never Use' will be released on June 3, 2026. It collects English phrases commonly used by Japanese learners that natives find odd, and introduces 500 natural alternatives.
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- Textbook-correct but weird? A collection of English phrases Japanese learners tend to use, and 500 native alternatives for the same situations! (Wed Jun 03 2026 10:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)), PR TIMES
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- Wed Jun 03 2026 10:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)
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Catherine A. Craft's new book 'Weird English Expressions That Are Textbook-Correct But Natives Never Use' will be released on June 3, 2026. It collects English phrases commonly used by Japanese learners that natives find odd, and introduces 500 natural alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the target level for this book?
- A: Intermediate learners who have studied textbook English but feel something is off in real conversations with natives.
- Q: How is this different from the author's other books?
- A: It uniquely focuses on expressions that are 'textbook-correct but unnatural', rather than just 'mistakes'.
- Q: Does it come with audio data?
- A: Not mentioned in the press release.