WARNING: This book contains strong language which some may find offensive. This is not a book for children.
You have studied English for years. You know the grammar and a good range of vocabulary, and have no problem conversing with second-language speakers. But then there are the natives: Americans, Australians, New Zealanders, and of course,
the British.
What language are
they
speaking?
If conversations with mother-tongue speakers leave you confused, then this is the book for you. With a focus on British English, Bad English unlocks the secrets of colloquial language, revealing the phrases natives use to express feelings, tell stories, complain about stuff, insult each other, avoid work - and above all, make each other laugh.
With this book, you will have the power to:
- Break through the language barrier with words and expressions spoken by
British people today
, along with activities to memorise them.
- Immerse yourself in
topics overlooked by textbooks
, including phrases to complain, insult, date, deal with work problems and entertain friends.
- Understand once and for all how
bad languag
e works, with definitions, a swear word strength key, use-cases and word combinations.
- Perfect your
pronunciation
with our guide to soft syllables, which natives omit for sentence flow.
- Laugh! (hopefully) with pages of
comic illustrations
, bringing context to expressions and your new vocabulary to life.