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#92: The English of Boris Johnson

English Learning for Curious Minds

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Boris Johnson and Donald Trump

Boris johnson was a breath of fresh air. He made offensive statements and didn't abide by the status quo. Instead of avoiding the question or just repeating a previous point, he would use humor to not answer the question - often using archaic, complicated language. On one level, they are polar opposites. Johnson uses complicated, intellectual language, thinks of himself as a scholar,. writes history books and wants to be seen as a ruling class member who is destined to rule. Trump has no interest in history, a very basic language, believes that your bank balance is a sign of housemark you are. In the u k, a man who demonstrates his privilege through every word comes out of

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