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British English For American Readers
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Author : David Grote
language : en
Publisher: Greenwood
Release Date : 1992-08-24
British English For American Readers written by David Grote and has been published by Greenwood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992-08-24 with History categories.
How does a vicar differ from a rector? Is a marquis a lord? Where are the Home Counties? Is someone who is dead chuffed happy or angry? Americans reading British literature, come upon such unfamiliar terms and generally have to rely on contextual clues. For the legions of readers of Dickens and Trollope, of Agatha Christie, John LeCarre, and P.D. James, of Muriel Spark and Iris Murdoch, of Noel Coward and Tom Stoppard--to name a few--as well as viewers of British film and television imports, this helpful and entertaining guide defines the kinds of things that British authors thought needed no explanation. Part dictionary, part guidebook, part almanac, part gazetter, part history, part sociology, this lexicon has no specialty, for it deals with British culture in general. David Grote's guiding principle was to select terminology with the potential to confuse readers who know only American English. Consequently, the volume is organized as a dictionary, with entries for concepts, items, and names that might create confusion. Entries are arranged alphabetically, from ten basic categories: (1) titles, ranks, and honours; (2) widely used words not part of the typical American vocabulary; (3) words used differently in America and Britain; (4) customs, terminology, and activities of daily life not shared by Americans; (5) governmental organizations; (6) political and legal customs and methods; (7) communities, and places often used in literary works; (8) foods and common commercial products; (9) common animals and plants not found in the same form in America; and (10) basic social practices that differ considerably from modern American practice. Ideally kept on hand for ready referral when immersed in fictional Britain, this dictionary will make for many enjoyable hours of random or systematic browsing. A true companion to British literature, its concern is not authors and literary history, but the slang, bureaucracy, stereotypes of places, food and products used in daily life, social organization, and hundreds of such homespun items.
British And American English Since 1900
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Author : Eric Partridge, John W. Clark
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1951
British And American English Since 1900 written by Eric Partridge, John W. Clark and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1951 with categories.
That S Not English
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Author : Erin Moore
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2015-03-24
That S Not English written by Erin Moore and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-24 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
An expat’s witty and insightful exploration of English and American cultural differences through the lens of language that will leave readers gobsmacked In That’s Not English, the seemingly superficial differences between British and American English open the door to a deeper exploration of a historic and fascinating cultural divide. In each of the thirty chapters, Erin Moore explains a different word we use that says more about us than we think. For example, "Quite" exposes the tension between English reserve and American enthusiasm; in "Moreish," she addresses our snacking habits. In "Partner," she examines marriage equality; in "Pull," the theme is dating and sex; "Cheers" is about drinking; and "Knackered" covers how we raise our kids. The result is a cultural history in miniature and an expatriate’s survival guide. American by birth, Moore is a former book editor who specialized in spotting British books—including Eats, Shoots & Leaves—for the US market. She’s spent the last seven years living in England with her Anglo American husband and a small daughter with an English accent. That’s Not English is the perfect companion for modern Anglophiles and the ten million British and American travelers who visit one another’s countries each year.
British And American Short Stories
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
British And American Short Stories written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with High interest-low vocabulary books categories.
"These stories paint colourful pictures of life in Britain and America in the past. We meet some unusual people. There's the dreamy boy who wakes up one day to find a bird making a nest in his hair! And there's the man who tries to catch a ghost. Some of the stories are very funny and others quite frightening. Many have a twist at the end!" -- back cover.
Divided By A Common Language
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Author : Christopher Davies
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Release Date : 2007-09-26
Divided By A Common Language written by Christopher Davies and has been published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-09-26 with Reference categories.
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.
British And American Short Stories
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
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Success With Words
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983
Success With Words written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with English language categories.
Ng Prim Ame 2 Reader 1
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Author : Yuko Okamura
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Learning ] Cengage Learning
Release Date : 2012-10-03
Ng Prim Ame 2 Reader 1 written by Yuko Okamura and has been published by National Geographic Learning ] Cengage Learning this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-03 with Education, Preschool categories.
Our World is a six-level primary series in American English that uses fun and fascinating National Geographic content, with stunning images and video, to give young learners the essential English language, skills, and knowledge they need to understand their world.
The American Reader
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Author : Paulo Sergio Santos Negrete
language : en
Publisher: Clube de Autores
Release Date : 2021-07-18
The American Reader written by Paulo Sergio Santos Negrete and has been published by Clube de Autores this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-18 with Foreign Language Study categories.
Welcome to Suggestopedia and the New developments of Neuroscience This wonderful method, which has its origins in the science of Suggestology, accelerates the learning process up to 10 times more than any conventional method. It has several positive by-products, such as psychotherapeutic and psychohygienic effects in the Suggestopedic environment created in the classroom. During my years of teaching English as a foreign Language, I could never accept the fact that my students needed so many years to start speaking a new language with confidence. Some others, even with years of study and dedication could not develop, despite my efforts to create better classes and activities. Others had constantly to review the verb to be . The results? The students were afraid of speaking and learning. Many people may ask: But how can it be possible to learn effectively in a short time? What s the secret? Others say: That s impossible! It is just propaganda! But actually, we are beings with an incredible power to learn, but the Social Suggestive Norms so present in our pedagogical system for centuries dictates how much we can learn and how long we need to. But I ask you: How did we learn our mother language? How could our brain collect, organize, understand and reproduce words and sentences when we were children? No one went to school to learn to speak. Our parents or who may have raised us never taught us grammar in order to make us speak. We can realize that we are missing something in our system of foreign language teaching. It does not use the resources available in our brain/mind. Our way of teaching in the present is not structured to follow the way the brain receives stores and processes information. So, why not to change the whole system? The answer is quite simple. Who wants to train teachers? Change textbooks and methods? How long would it take? But the fact is that more scientists are discovering what Dr. Lozanov did decades ago when he didn t have the technology we have today. Our researchers have noticed that our system is not the best approach to learn. That s why so many so-called accelerated learning systems or brain-friendly approaches have appeared. The main problem is that most of them have never been really tested. They have not had a follow up for decades to check if they would not harm the students. Suggestopedia is the ONLY method that had a scientific and medical background. Before publishing his results Dr. Lozanov accompanied his students for 10 years to be sure that nobody would have any negative by-product. On the contrary, his students became healthier and more intelligent. Prof. Paulo Negrete Academic Director Certified in Desuggestive Pedagogy
The Cambridge Guide To English Usage
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Author : Pam Peters
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2004-04-29
The Cambridge Guide To English Usage written by Pam Peters and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-04-29 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
The Cambridge Guide to English Usage is an A-Z reference book, giving an up-to-date account of the debatable issues of English usage and written style. Its advice draws on a wealth of recent research and data from very large corpora of American and British English - illuminating their many divergences and also points of convergence on which international English can be based. The book comprises more than 4000 points of word meaning, spelling, grammar and punctuation, and larger issues of inclusive language, and effective writing and argument. It also provides guidance on grammatical terminology, and covers topics in electronic communication and the internet. The discussion notes the major dictionaries, grammars and usage books in the USA, UK, Canada and Australia, allowing readers to calibrate their own practices as required. CGEU is descriptive rather than prescriptive, but offers a principled basis for implementing progressive or more conservative decisions on usage.