{"product_id":"bad-english-andromeda-jones-9781068399527","title":"Bad English: You know the official language. Now learn the unofficial one","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING: This book contains strong language which some may find offensive. This is not a book for children. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou 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, \u003cem\u003ethe British.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat language are \u003cem\u003ethey\u003c\/em\u003e speaking?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith this book, you will have the power to: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Break through the language barrier with words and expressions spoken by \u003cstrong\u003eBritish people today\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with activities to memorise them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Immerse yourself in \u003cstrong\u003etopics overlooked by textbooks\u003c\/strong\u003e, including phrases to complain, insult, date, deal with work problems and entertain friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Understand once and for all how \u003cstrong\u003ebad languag\u003c\/strong\u003ee works, with definitions, a swear word strength key, use-cases and word combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Perfect your \u003cstrong\u003epronunciation \u003c\/strong\u003ewith our guide to soft syllables, which natives omit for sentence flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Laugh! (hopefully) with pages of\u003cstrong\u003e comic illustrations\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing context to expressions and your new vocabulary to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Andromeda Jones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 106839952X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781068399527\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bilingua Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 186\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.49lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.43d","brand":"Andromeda Jones","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48659667091711,"sku":"9781068399527","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3af8c7d0-181e-4d3f-a743-3d98157d0862.jpg?v=1781202651","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/bad-english-andromeda-jones-9781068399527","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}