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Gobsmacked!

The British Invasion of American English

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Ben Yagoda

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Pages: 288pages
Temps de lecture: 11heures

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Exploring the evolution of language, this book delves into how British terms and phrases have infiltrated American English. Author Ben Yagoda, known for his blog Not One-Off Britishisms, tracks the journey of these expressions, highlighting their historical context and reasons for their adoption. The text covers various categories such as military slang, sports, and food, while addressing the nuances of grammar and pronunciation. Through engaging analysis, Yagoda reveals the dynamic interplay between British and American English over time.

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Titre: Gobsmacked!
Sous-titre: The British Invasion of American English
Langue: Anglais
Auteurs: Ben Yagoda
Éditeur: Princeton Univers. Press
Publié: 2024
Format: rigide
Pages: 288
ISBN13: 9780691262291
Mots clés: Manuels, Sciences sociales, Dictionnaires et manuels de langue
Description: Exploring the evolution of language, this book delves into how British terms and phrases have infiltrated American English. Author Ben Yagoda, known for his blog Not One-Off Britishisms, tracks the journey of these expressions, highlighting their historical context and reasons for their adoption. The text covers various categories such as military slang, sports, and food, while addressing the nuances of grammar and pronunciation. Through engaging analysis, Yagoda reveals the dynamic interplay between British and American English over time.