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

by Mike Etherington (Author), Sarah Etherington (Illustrator)

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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: 557,096 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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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Learn British speak and LAUGH!, 29 Jan 2000

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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

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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

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