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The (Very) Best of British: the American's Guide to Speaking British
 
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The (Very) Best of British: the American's Guide to Speaking British (Paperback)

by Mike Etherington (Author), Sarah Etherington (Illustrator)
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 138 pages
  • Publisher: Effingpot Productions Ltd; 2nd Revised edition edition (1 Sep 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0953696812
  • ISBN-13: 978-0953696819
  • Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 14.7 x 0.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 308,290 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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This book has been updated and replaced by The Very Best of British - ISBN 0953696812, also available on amazon. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Americans relocating to the UK, 2 Nov 2001
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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.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Learn British speak and LAUGH!, 29 Jan 2000
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This review is from: Best of British: The American's Guide to Speaking British (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.)
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book is hilarious, 29 Oct 2000
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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. Next time I visit I'll be really careful not to mess up!
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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 13 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... Read more
Published on 24 Jul 2004 by H. M. Berger

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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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