How to Speak Brit The Quintessential Guide to the King's English, Cockney Slang, and Other Flummoxing British Phrases

Name: How to Speak Brit The Quintessential Guide to the King's English, Cockney Slang, and Other Flummoxing British Phrases
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ISBN: 9781592408986

ISBN-10: 1592408982

ISBN-13: 9781592408986

Edition: 2014

Authors: Christopher J. Moore

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The quintessential A to Z guide to British Englishperfect for every egghead and bluestocking looking to conquer the language barrier Oscar 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,…

Book details

List price: $22.00
Copyright year: 2014
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date: 9/11/2014
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 128
Size: 5.31" wide x 7.79" long x 0.58" tall
Weight: 0.550
Language: English