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That's Not English

✍ Scribed by Moore, Erin

Book ID: 110479477
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Year: 2015
Tongue: en-US
Weight: 441 KB
Category: Fiction
ISBN-13: 9780698186309

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✦ Synopsis

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 &...
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