The Very Best of British [Paperback]

Mike Etherington (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2000

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 wants to speak British!! Illustrated throughout with 22 original cartoons, this book contains over 1000 words and expressions you thought meant the same on both sides of the Atlantic!

Editorial Reviews

Review

Can't tell a lorry from your banger? The Best of British offers over 1000 expressions that differ in usage. -- USA Today, July 14, 2001

The only thing separating Americans and Brits is a common language. Here's the proof! -- Netscape What's Cool, June 22, 2001

About the Author

Mike Etherington is the European Marketing Manager for a large computer firm. When he found himself transplanted from London to Texas it didn't take long to find out that the English he spoke was not quite the same as that spoken in the US. Learn why, when visiting England, you should never mention your fanny pack and why it would be OK to bum a fag! Discover the joys of black pudding or yorkshire pudding and maybe taste your first faggot! Mr Etherington shares his wicked sense of humour in this must-read little book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 138 pages
• Publisher: Effingpot Productions; 2nd edition (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0953696812
• ISBN-13: 978-0953696819
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,224,548 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Separated by a common language, November 2, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Very Best of British (Paperback)

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.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Definitive Guide to English for Americans, January 23, 2003

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"justabloke" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Very Best of British (Paperback)

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.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very funny and very useful, January 11, 2003

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"johnfarmer5" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Very Best of British (Paperback)

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.