How to Speak Brit

How to Speak Brit

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The quintessential A to Z guide to British English—perfect for every egghead and bluestocking looking to conquer the language barrierOscar Wilde once said the Brits have "everything in common with America nowadays except, of course, language."Any visitor to Old Blighty can sympathize with Mr. Wilde. After all, even fluent English speakers can be at sixes and sevens when told to pick up the "dog and bone" or "head to the loo," so they can "spend a penny." Wherever did these peculiar expressions come from?British author Christopher J. Moore made a name for himself on this side of the pond with the sleeper success of his previous book,In Other Words. Now, Moore draws on history, literature, pop culture, and his own heritage to explore the phrases that most embody the British character. He traces the linguistic influence of writers from Chaucer to Shakespeare and Dickens to Wodehouse, and unravels the complexity Brits manage to...
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Christopher J. [Moore
Christopher J.]
Moore
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Англійська
ISBN
9780698162136
Дата виходу
2014

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How to Speak Brit

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