Speak American: A Survival Guide to the Language and Culture of the U.S.A.
by Dileri Borunda Johnston
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Manufacturer: Random House Reference
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 428.34
EAN: 9780375704680
ISBN: 037570468X
Label: Random House Reference
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 240
Publication Date: 2000-04-25
Publisher: Random House Reference
Release Date: 2000-04-25
Studio: Random House Reference
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Summary: Entertaining!
Comment: This book is very entertaining and an easy read. It made me laugh several times, but also taught me a lot about the American society, even though maybe not all of it should be taken too seriously. I would recommend this book to anyone planning a trip to the U.S. It will not only give you a good time reading it before going, but also give you some useful hints on how to interact with the people of the country
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Summary: sometimes good, sometimes not...
Comment: I recently purchased this book for an english resource center at a secondary school in Ukraine. While the book brings up many good points, I found misleading information when reading through it. I think perhaps part of the problem is that I was raised in a southern state, where as all know, the usage of English can be rather different from other parts of the country! Of course ouraccent is different, but the word usage and phrases are also often a bit different, and our dialects are known to be closer to British English than those of most other regions of the U.S. There at least should be a disclaimer mentioning that if they are planning on spending time in certain areas of the country, many of the "Americans don't say..." sections are not simply not correct.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good Book
Comment: Overall the book is good, it serves as a good introduction to the American Way of life and is very detailed for people new to the USA.
I find the best part to be the basics section, especially the part about "what americans say" and "what americans do not say", it is a little short but helps a lot. So if you are new to the country and want to find out about the culture, this is a good book for you.
Customer Rating:
Summary: An invaluable toolkit to understand the culture and language better and faster
Comment: I got this book from our ISS (International Student Service) office and at first, I only treat it as some reading materials while I am waiting for my laundry.
However, after I really went into the book, I realized it was the book I have been long seeking for: brief, clear and ultimately helpful. Yes, it is short, but since I have no intention to be a sociologist about American society, the simple and everyday facts and words are what I need to know.
The book covers many categories of American society like food, sports, education, transportation, etc., very comprehensively. The best of all is there is a list of frequently encountered words and phrases within this category at the end of each chapter.
After reading the book, I can now fully understand what the person said when I called in to order my pancake with eggs. This is the book you can finish in two weeks while still getting to know the essentials, not an enclyclopedia that takes forever. Actually, I finished it in 1 week and I no longer stutter while I am ordering food because I just didn't know which word I should use.
My suggestion to INS: include this nice booklet in your brochure to the new immigrants.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Lern about USA
Comment: This book is different from that I expected. I thought about a classical Idioms Dictionary. Althought it's a good book that introduce not only American idioms but American way of life too.
You can also lern idioms but are greater the advices ( Thanks to teach me to give tips!!!!!)
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Editorial Reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Entertaining!
Comment: This book is very entertaining and an easy read. It made me laugh several times, but also taught me a lot about the American society, even though maybe not all of it should be taken too seriously. I would recommend this book to anyone planning a trip to the U.S. It will not only give you a good time reading it before going, but also give you some useful hints on how to interact with the people of the country
Customer Rating:
Summary: sometimes good, sometimes not...
Comment: I recently purchased this book for an english resource center at a secondary school in Ukraine. While the book brings up many good points, I found misleading information when reading through it. I think perhaps part of the problem is that I was raised in a southern state, where as all know, the usage of English can be rather different from other parts of the country! Of course ouraccent is different, but the word usage and phrases are also often a bit different, and our dialects are known to be closer to British English than those of most other regions of the U.S. There at least should be a disclaimer mentioning that if they are planning on spending time in certain areas of the country, many of the "Americans don't say..." sections are not simply not correct.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good Book
Comment: Overall the book is good, it serves as a good introduction to the American Way of life and is very detailed for people new to the USA.
I find the best part to be the basics section, especially the part about "what americans say" and "what americans do not say", it is a little short but helps a lot. So if you are new to the country and want to find out about the culture, this is a good book for you.
Customer Rating:
Summary: An invaluable toolkit to understand the culture and language better and faster
Comment: I got this book from our ISS (International Student Service) office and at first, I only treat it as some reading materials while I am waiting for my laundry.
However, after I really went into the book, I realized it was the book I have been long seeking for: brief, clear and ultimately helpful. Yes, it is short, but since I have no intention to be a sociologist about American society, the simple and everyday facts and words are what I need to know.
The book covers many categories of American society like food, sports, education, transportation, etc., very comprehensively. The best of all is there is a list of frequently encountered words and phrases within this category at the end of each chapter.
After reading the book, I can now fully understand what the person said when I called in to order my pancake with eggs. This is the book you can finish in two weeks while still getting to know the essentials, not an enclyclopedia that takes forever. Actually, I finished it in 1 week and I no longer stutter while I am ordering food because I just didn't know which word I should use.
My suggestion to INS: include this nice booklet in your brochure to the new immigrants.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Lern about USA
Comment: This book is different from that I expected. I thought about a classical Idioms Dictionary. Althought it's a good book that introduce not only American idioms but American way of life too.
You can also lern idioms but are greater the advices ( Thanks to teach me to give tips!!!!!)
Imagine that you're from England, or India, or Hong Kong, and your English is impeccable. But when you travel to America, you get a funny look when you tell a colleague,"I'll knock you up tomorrow at half-eight." And you can't find bangers on a single restaurant menu.
You feel like you speak a foreign language-because you do! You need to know how to survive in American English, and this book will help you do it. This user-friendly guide focuses on the vocabulary that newcomers to the U.S. really need to know. Arranged by subject, from driving to shopping to eating, the book includes information on basic cultural and linguistic differences between British and American English, including particular pitfalls to watch for, and a handy glossary.
Each chapter begins with a quick-reference summary of key confusable words. Americanisms, grammar, and cultural points.
Offers guidance on social issues such as tipping and addressing people.
Perfect for travelers, businesspeople, and students.
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