Laugh About English With Luke

<p>I love a good story. Don't you?</p><p>This is a collection of anecdotes and examples of mistakes non-native speakers have made in the process of learning and using English as a second language. These stories have been collected over 30 years in various countries and from numerous nationalities and include difficulties with vocabulary pronunciation writing and culture. All examples have a twist - by making unintentional mistakes non-native users of English have added a new humorous dimension to the English language. As English is expanding at an ever-faster rate to become the world's number one language of communication many 'Englishes' are evolving and this book is only a small selection of the quirky mistakes made in this process.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>If you speak English as a second or third language this book will help you avoid making the same mistakes. If you love English and appreciate its subtleties I am sure you will enjoy this selection of genuine mistakes made by English language learners other non-native speakers and writers of English and companies from around the world.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Luke Zimmermann uses hilarious stories to make the teaching of language come alive. As the title promises you will laugh about English.</p><p>Richard Lederer author of Anguished English</p>