When it comes to American English proverbs, you're never too old to learn!

If you need inspiration for an arduous task, Americans will tell you “Rome wasn't built in a day.” In other words, do not worry if something takes a long time to complete.

101 American English Proverbs takes the mystery out of common American English expressions like this one and explains their meanings in context. On the MP3 disk, native speakers read each of the 101 proverbs and dialogues that place them in context, so you can hear how English sounds and practice what you have learned.

Find out what American English speakers really mean when they say . . .

• Don't put the cart before the horse.
• Too many cooks spoil the broth.
• Better late than never.
• Make hay while the sun shines.
• One man's gravy is another man's poison.
• Familiarity breeds contempt.