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      That’s Not English: Britishisms, Americanisms and What Our English Says About Us

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      A transatlantic survival guide, that examines the key differences between the British and the Americans through their language. It shows why Americans give - and take - so many bloody compliments and never, ever say 'shall' (well hardly ever), as well as what the British reall...

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      Product ID:9781784701918
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Title:That's Not English
      Subtitle:Britishisms, Americanisms and What Our English Says About Us
      Authors:Author: Erin Moore
      Page Count:240
      Subjects:Language: history and general works, Language: history & general works, Biography and non-fiction prose, Humour, Prose: non-fiction, Humour
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      A transatlantic survival guide, that examines the key differences between the British and the Americans through their language. It shows why Americans give - and take - so many bloody compliments and never, ever say 'shall' (well hardly ever), as well as what the British really mean when they say 'proper'.

      In this brilliant transatlantic survival guide, Erin Moore examines the key differences between the British and the Americans through their language.

      You’ll discover why Americans give – and take – so many bloody compliments and never, ever say ‘shall’ (well hardly ever), as well as what the British really mean when they say ‘proper’, why they believe it is better to be bright than clever and how the word sorry has at least eight different meanings for them.


      Imprint Name:Vintage
      Publisher Name:Vintage Publishing
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2016-11-03

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      Weight178 g
      Dimensions201 × 130 × 15 mm