In this brilliant transatlantic survival guide, Erin Moore examines the key differences between the British and the Americans through their language. You’ll discover why Americans give – and take – so many bloody compliments and never, ever say ‘shall’ (well hardly ever), as well as what the British really mean when they say ‘proper’, why they believe it is better to be bright than clever and how the word sorry has at least eight different meanings for them.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

"Questions at Issue in Our English Speech" by Edwin W. Bowen is a must-read for anyone who has ever been interested in the English language. The marked difference between spoken and written English is laid out clearly in this text which aimed to show how much skill one needs to master one, let alone both. Though years have passed since it was published, the book still rings true to this day.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1871. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.