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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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Gobsmacked!, Ben Yagoda
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- Jaar van publicatie
- 2024
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- Titel
- Gobsmacked!
- Ondertitel
- The British Invasion of American English
- Taal
- Engels
- Auteurs
- Ben Yagoda
- Uitgever
- Princeton Univers. Press
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2024
- Formaat
- Hardcover
- Aantal pagina's
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9780691262291
- Reeks
- Beoordeling
- 3,35 van 5
- Aantekening
- 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.