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"Mastify" your life and open this book. We worked very "hardly" to get the "fundas" right and show you English as it's spoken in India. Take a journey from the early beginnings more than 400 years ago to what is arguably the English of the 21st century. Bollywood jargon, Hinglish slang, we're 200% sure you'll love-"shove" it! Features special section on India's official languages. Lonely Planet's English Language & Culture series goes behind the scenes of languages you thought you knew. Get into the culture and humor behind common - and not so common - English expressions and learn about the local languages that inspired them.
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This is a dinky little book, but it's packed full of interesting information about English as it is spoken in India, and also about Indian culture. Well and humorously written, you will soon pick up some useful colloquial phrases and words (such as "time pass" and "badmash") that will be really helpful and fun if you are taking a trip to India, or if you just want to understand Indian culture a bit better. It's small enough to slip into a pocket, so you can browse it on the plane, and it will definitely improve your knowledge and your ability to enjoy yourself in India.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat Information6 July 2009
By Johanna Bailey - Published on Amazon.com
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This is a very helpful guide that can easily be taken with you because of it's size. There is a ton of wonderful and useful information for people going to India. Working at a studies abroad office, I will be able to use this resource to help students to prepare themselves.
4.0 out of 5 starsInteresting Book on Indian culture and language.30 Sep 2010
By V. S. Saxena - Published on Amazon.com
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An interesting book I needed for an essay on English langgae. I am glad I was able to purchase it.
5.0 out of 5 starsIndian English2 July 2010
By K. Hamsher - Published on Amazon.com
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This is a great book for getting a quick start into the Indian culture. Witty and up to date, covering all different aspects of the culture; foods, entertainment, music, history, language...
