Gobsmacked: The British Invasion of American English
The British Invasion of American English
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Ben Yagoda's "Gobsmacked" delves into the fascinating history of how British English has subtly yet significantly shaped American English.
The book explores various words and phrases, tracing their origins and evolution across the Atlantic.
Yagoda examines the cultural and linguistic factors that have led to the adoption of British terms in American speech and writing.
He highlights the often-unnoticed ways in which British influence permeates everyday American language.
The book offers a witty and insightful look at the dynamic relationship between these two dialects.
The book explores various words and phrases, tracing their origins and evolution across the Atlantic.
Yagoda examines the cultural and linguistic factors that have led to the adoption of British terms in American speech and writing.
He highlights the often-unnoticed ways in which British influence permeates everyday American language.
The book offers a witty and insightful look at the dynamic relationship between these two dialects.
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