That's Not English: Britishisms, Americanisms and What Our English Says About Us

Name: That's Not English: Britishisms, Americanisms and What Our English Says About Us
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Erin Moore

Nov 2015 · Random House

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In this brilliant transatlantic survival guide, Erin Moore examines the key differences between the British and the Americans through their language.

You’ll discover why Americans give – and take – so many bloody compliments and never, ever say ‘shall’ (well hardly ever), as well as what the British really mean when they say ‘proper’, why they believe it is better to be bright than clever and how the word sorry has at least eight different meanings for them.

In this brilliant transatlantic survival guide, Erin Moore examines the key differences between the British and the Americans through their language. You’ll discover why Americans give – and take – so many bloody compliments and never, ever say ‘shall’ (well hardly ever), as well as what the Bri...

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Erin Moore (Author)

Erin Moore grew up in Florida, where the sun shines and the tea is always iced. A former editor at a New York publisher, she now lives in London.

Follow her blog: erinmoorebooks.com
Lynne Truss (Foreword By)

Bestselling author of Eats, Shoots and Leaves and Talk to the Hand, Lynne Truss is a journalist, arts and book reviewer, sports columnist and a regular broadcaster for BBC's Radio 4. She's had two plays performed at the Edinburgh Festival, including 'Hell's Bells' in 2012. Her latest book is Get Her Off The Pitch: How Sports Took Over My Life. Nine Lives is her fourth novel, and the first in over ten years.

Erin Moore (Author) Erin Moore grew up in Florida, where the sun shines and the tea is always iced. A former editor at a New York publisher, she now lives in London. Follow her blog: erinmoorebooks.com Lynne Truss (Foreword By) Bestselling author of Eats, Shoots and Leaves and Talk to the Han...

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