Blimey, I’m Knackered!: An American’s Survival Guide to British English
Categories: Non-Fiction, Reference
Author: Marshall Hall
Genres: British, Entertainment, Humor, Nonfiction, Reference, Slang
Publisher: Imbrifex Books
Britspeak for Yanks! Back in 1887, Oscar Wilde wrote, "We have really everything in common with America nowadays, except, of course, language." One would think, in a world homogenized by technology and social media, that differences between British English and American English would gradually disappear. Ask any recent traveler, though, and you'll learn that plenty of linguistic idiosyncrasies persist, and new ones emerge all the time. Folks on both sides of the pond may be…
I picked up this book because I have English friends and love British television. This book was entertaining, and I did learn a few new words. There were a few words I questioned but overall, the book was enjoyable. I would recommend this book to anyone that would like to improve their British slang.
