A fun look at the differences between British and American English. Written by the British bloke who moved to Tossa Lane, Austin, Texas. This humourous and informative book is a must for anyone who needs to translate from American to English.
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This book has been updated and replaced by The Very Best of British - ISBN 0953696812, also available on amazon.
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Following the huge success of our first book (Best of British, ISBN 0953696804), we have completely re-written it with over 200 new words and definitions, all new cartoons and a full index for ease of use. It's been fun writing - we hope you enjoy reading it.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
I read the descriptions in this book and couldn't stop laughing. British English really is a different language. Buy this book to help you decipher what the Brits mean.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
I have given this book to several friends. Both Brits and Americans think it's a riot. Buy it today! (If you want to laugh.)
By nick byrne
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very funny for the yanks an such that dont speak our 'language' lol great fun, and easy to understand and navigate through.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Needs some work
You must buy this book! Why? Because you will find out things you never knew, like that in Britain, "puke" means to vomit. Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2006 by HealthAdminGuy
5.0 out of 5 stars
every language has differences
reading some comments (to me, as a non-british-english, non-american-english mother tongue speaker) from american people i am surprised to notice how they (the americans) point out... Read more
Published on 24 July 2004 by H. M. B.
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This book is hilarious
I picked this book up at the airport and laughed all the way to New York. I never knew there were so many weird things the Brits say. Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2000
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This is very funny book
I read this book on the plane back to the US after my trip to Europe. I wish I had come across it before I had visited England - it would have helped in many situations I found... Read more
Published on 21 Nov 1999
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This book is great for British trips
This book is so funny. I never knew how many words and phrases were so different in 'British' and the 'English' we speak in the US. Read more
Published on 29 Oct 1999
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