Speak American A Survival Guide to the Language and Culture of the U. S. A.

Name: Speak American A Survival Guide to the Language and Culture of the U. S. A.
Price: 6.87 USD
Availability: InStock
ISBN: 9780375704680

ISBN-10: 037570468X

ISBN-13: 9780375704680

Edition: 2000 (Large Type)

Authors: RH Disney Staff, Dileri Borunda Johnston

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Imagine that you're from England, or India, or Hong Kong, and your English is impeccable. But when you travel to America, you get a funny look when you tell a colleague,"I'll knock you up tomorrow at half-eight." And you can't find bangers on a single restaurant menu. You feel like you speak a foreign language-because you do! You need to know how to survive in American English, and this book will help you do it. This user-friendly guide focuses on the vocabulary that newcomers to the U.S. really need to know. Arranged by subject, from driving to shopping to eating, the book includes information on basic cultural and linguistic differences between British and American English, including…

Book details

List price: $8.99
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Random House Information Group
Publication date: 4/25/2000
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 4.25" wide x 6.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.330
Language: English



Foreword


The Basics


American Society


Eating and Drinking


Getting Around


Tipping


Holidays and Vacations


Sports and Leisure


American Education


Housing


Everyday Life


Weights and Measures


Pronunciation Symbols for the Sounds of American English


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