The Very Best of British (Paperback)

~ Mike Etherington (Author)

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

Product Description

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!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 138 pages
• Publisher: Effingpot Productions Ltd; 2nd edition (September 1, 2000)
• 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: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #39,317 in Books (See Bestsellers 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

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

By	"justabloke" (Northville, MI United States) - See all my reviews

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

By	"johnfarmer5" - See all my reviews

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.