The Very Best of British

by Mike Etherington

Book Overview

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0953696812
• ISBN13: 9780953696819
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publishers: effingpot productions ltd, 2nd edition (september 1, 2000)
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 5.8" x 0.3" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

The Definitive Guide to English for Americans

If you are American and are visiting the UK, or want to understand your Brit colleagues, then you have to read this. All those mysterious words explained. Your Brit employees can no longer "diss" you without you knowing it. A superb investment for the management.

Very funny and very useful

I picked this book up at the airport and have since read the companion website too - which is updated regularly it seems. Apart from the fact that I sniggered all the way back to the US on the airplane, I have found the book extremely useful - particulary when watching those British shows that seem to have hit our screens recently.Definitely worth a read.

Very funny and very useful

I picked this book up at the airport on the way back to the US and giggled all the way home (much to the amusement of my fellow passengers). I found the companion website useful too - it is updated fairly regularly.Since returning home I have kept the book near the TV as it is really useful when watching all those British shows that seem to have hit our screens recently.Well worth a read.

Separated by a common language

I bought and read this book. It's very useful for finding out what the Brits mean. I never knew there was so much slang and differences before I moved to the UK. Yes, the Brits REALLY do say bloody a lot. What you don't know is there are several every day terms that they use and hundreds of other terms that come up from time to time, too that the average American wouldn't know about. If you are visiting or moving to the UK...pick up this book. It will serve you well.