Bad English

<h4><strong>WARNING: This book contains strong language which some may find offensive. This is not a book for children. </strong></h4><p></p><p>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 <em>the British.</em></p><p></p><p>What language are <em>they</em> speaking?</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p><strong>With this book you will have the power to:</strong></p><p>• Break through the language barrier with words and expressions spoken by <strong>British people today</strong> along with activities to memorise them.</p><p>• Immerse yourself in <strong>topics overlooked by textbooks</strong> including phrases to complain insult date deal with work problems and entertain friends.</p><p>• Understand once and for all how <strong>bad languag</strong>e works with definitions a swear word strength key use-cases and word combinations.</p><p>• Perfect your <strong>pronunciation </strong>with our guide to soft syllables which natives omit for sentence flow.</p><p>• Laugh! (hopefully) with pages of<strong> comic illustrations</strong> bringing context to expressions and your new vocabulary to life.</p>