Put The Kettle On: An American's Guide to British Slang, Telly and Tea
Language: English
Published by Putkettleonbooks, 2020
- Softcover
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Put the Kettle On: An American's Guide to British Slang, Telly and TeaWant to learn about the language, customs and food of the British Isles? Curious about the phrases and curse words you hear on British TV?If you plan to visit the United Kingdom, have British friends, or enjoy British TV and would like to know what the heck they are talking about. This lighthearted, occasionally rude peek behind the curtains of the British household will answer your questions, Includes: The latest, phrases, swear words and insults. An introduction to Cockney Rhyming SlangThe British PubFood and shoppingSolutions to common problems.
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- Title
- Put The Kettle On: An American's Guide to British Slang, Telly and Tea
- Author
- Trish Taylor
- Publisher
- Putkettleonbooks
- Publication year
- 2020
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1732865531
- ISBN 13
- 9781732865532
Do you love all things British and have a quirky sense of humor?
Prefer the pocket size version? Available here https://www.amazon.com/dp/1732865558Watch British TV and sometimes find yourself lost in translation?
Hope to visit the United Kingdom someday?
Have British friends and want to liven up your conversations with the latest slang, swear words and insults?
Put the Kettle On is a lighthearted look at life in the UK, it will take you beyond the stereotypes.
Take a peek behind the curtains and learn about the language, customs and food of the Brits.
Includes information you need to know including:
- Driving in the UK
- Food and shopping
- Pubs, restaurants and drinking culture
- Holidays and celebrations
- Troubleshooting and what not to say
Includes a full British to US translation list with the most up to date words and phrases.
Though the book includes lots of useful information about the UK it should not be viewed as a serious travel guide.
Not suitable for those who take themselves too seriously.
With illustrations by Artist Andrew Wilson.
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World of Books (was SecondSale)
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