Marshall Hall

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Blimey, I'm Knackered!: An American's Survival Guide to British EnglishHardcover, 31 August 2021

Blimey, I'm Knackered!: An American's Survival Guide to British English
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Print Length
348 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Imbrifex Books
Date Published
31 Aug 2021
ISBN-10
1945501499
ISBN-13
9781945501494

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Brit Speak for Yanks!

Back in 1887, Oscar Wilde wrote, "We have really everything in common with America nowadays, except, of course, language." One would think, in a world homogenized by technology and social media, that differences between British English and American English would gradually disappear. Ask any recent traveler, though, and you'll learn that plenty of linguistic idiosyncrasies persist, and new ones emerge all the time. Folks on both sides of the pond may be in closer touch than ever before, but we are still, as George Bernard Shaw purportedly noted, "two nations divided by a common language."

Blimey, I'm Knackered! is the perfect companion for anyone desiring to bridge the gap between US and UK English or who simply enjoys the evolution of language and culture. American scholar and longtime UK resident Marshall Hall has organized his insightful definitions and explanations of British idioms, colloquialisms, abbreviations, acronyms, and slang into nineteen entertaining and revealing chapters covering everything from transportation and food to politics, education, and wardrobe. Making the book truly comprehensive are sections on pejoratives and "naughty bits." Hall's often amusing explanations make the book an engaging read for language lovers and travelers alike. Charming pen-and-ink illustrations by Mark Cowie add whimsy and humor to this entertaining, useful, and unique compendium. No American need ever be befuddled again!

Product Details

Author:
Marshall Hall
Book Format:
Hardcover
Country of Origin:
US
Date Published:
31 August 2021
Dimensions:
21.84 x 14.22 x 3.05 cm
Genre:
British
Illustrator:
ISBN-10:
1945501499
ISBN-13:
9781945501494
Language:
English
Location:
LAS VEGAS
Pages:
348
Publisher:
Weight:
566.99 gm

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