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Author | : Norman W. Schur |
Publisher | : Facts on File |
Total Pages | : 430 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780816042388 |
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Provides information about British pronunciation, punctuation, and word use in comparison to American styles.
Author | : Norman W Schur |
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Release | : 2005-01-01 |
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ISBN | : 9788176499576 |
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Author | : Glenn Darragh |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 116 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : English |
ISBN | : 9788478733460 |
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Author | : Jonathan Thomas |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2013-02-15 |
Genre | : English language |
ISBN | : 9781482014211 |
Download Anglotopia's Dictionary of British English Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Guide to differences between English as spoken in the USA compared with the UK.
Author | : Norman W. Schur |
Publisher | : Skyhorse Publishing Inc. |
Total Pages | : 481 |
Release | : 2013-07 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1620875772 |
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Provides information about British pronunciation, punctuation, and word use in comparison to American styles.
Author | : C.J. Moore |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 119 |
Release | : 2011-08-18 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 1606523104 |
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From "chips" and "crumbs" to "spending a penny," The Queen's English is your indispensable guide to surviving and thriving in the tricky byways of the English language, which has shown many a poor soul the way out for little more than twanging a vowel, splitting an infinitive or, crime of all crimes, saying dinner instead of tea. With The Queen's English there's no need to become "flummoxed" ever again. This must-have A to Z guide uncovers the quintessential meanings behind more than 100 familiar words and phrases of the distinctively British lexicon, including: By hook or by crook (adv. phrase): It is good to find a phrase in common use that goes back as far as this one, and which appears (though not entirely proven) to link back to England's feudal past. In medieval times when the peasantry were not allowed to cut down trees, they were permitted nonetheless to gather firewood from loose or dead branches which could be obtained using "hook" (bill hook, a traditional cutting tool) or "crook," a staff with a curved end. No doubt the desperate peasant often exceeded the strict use of these tools, and so the sense is to achieve something by whatever means possible. The first recorded use of the phrase is from the fourteenth century. Gazump (vt.): Usually so proud of their reputation for playing fair, the English have a curious blind spot when it comes to buying and selling houses. To "gazump" is to raise the price of a piece of real estate after the sale has been agreed but before the contract is signed, usually on the pretext that the owner has received a higher offer elsewhere. The original buyer is then forced to raise their offer or the property goes to the higher bidder. This unethical but not illegal practice appeared first with the spelling "gazoomph" and was derived from an older and more
Author | : Christopher Davies |
Publisher | : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 2007-09-26 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9780547350288 |
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This guide to the language differences between the United States and United Kingdom is “a fascinating collection full of all kinds of surprises” (Minneapolis Star Tribune). Taxi rank . . . toad in the hole . . . dustman . . . fancy dress . . . American visitors to London (or viewers of British TV shows) might be confused by these terms. But most Britons would be equally puzzled by words like caboose, bleachers, and busboy. In Divided by a Common Language, Christopher Davies explains these expressions and discusses the many differences in pronunciation, spelling, and vocabulary between British and American English. He compares the customs, manners, and practical details of daily life in the United Kingdom and the United States, and American readers will enjoy his account of American culture as seen through an Englishman’s eyes. Davies tops it off with an amusing list of expressions that sound innocent enough in one country but make quite the opposite impression in the other. Two large glossaries help travelers translate from one variety of English to the other, and additional lists explain the distinctive words of Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. This delightful book is the ideal companion for travelers—or anyone who enjoys the many nuances of language.
Author | : Claudine Dervaes |
Publisher | : Solitaire Publishing Inc |
Total Pages | : 164 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : English language |
ISBN | : 9780933143401 |
Download The UK to USA Dictionary Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
An A to Z ("Zed") of terms and expressions that differ in British English vs. American English. Dictionary format with UK terms and expressions and their US equivalents first, followed by US terms and expressions and the UK equivalents next. Also includes pages of rhyming slang, pronunciation differences, spelling differences, conversion charts and more. Great for travelers, Anglophiles, expatriates and anyone who has a love of languages!
Author | : Norman W. Schur |
Publisher | : Skyhorse |
Total Pages | : 519 |
Release | : 2013-07-01 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 1626364672 |
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Whether you are traveling to Great Britain or just want to understand British popular culture, this unique dictionary will answer your questions. British English from A to Zed contains more than 5,500 British terms and their American equivalents, each with a short explanation of the term’s history and an example of its use. The appendixes provide valuable supplemental material with differences between British and American pronunciation, grammar, and spelling as well as terms grouped in specific areas such as currency, weight, and numbers. This dictionary will help you unravel the meanings of: • Berk (idiot) • Bevvied up (drunk) • Crisps (potato chips) • Erk (rookie) • To judder (to shake) • Noughts and crosses (tic-tac-toe) • And more! George Bernard Shaw famously said that the British and Americans were “two peoples separated by a common language.” This book bridges that gap.
Author | : Christopher J. Moore |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 129 |
Release | : 2014-09-11 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 1592408982 |
Download How to Speak Brit Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The quintessential A to Z guide to British English—perfect 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, literature, pop culture, and his own heritage to explore the phrases that most embody the British character. He traces the linguistic influence of writers from Chaucer to Shakespeare and Dickens to Wodehouse, and unravels the complexity Brits manage to imbue in seemingly innocuous phrases like "All right." Along the way, Moore reveals the uniquely British origins of some of the English language’s more curious sayings. For example: Who is Bob and how did he become your uncle? Why do we refer to powerless politicians as “lame ducks”? How did “posh” become such a stylish word? Part language guide, part cultural study, How to Speak Brit is the perfect addition to every Anglophile’s library and an entertaining primer that will charm the linguistic-minded legions.