{"product_id":"bad-english-you-know-the-official-language-now-learn-the-unofficial-one-paperback","title":"Bad English: You know the official language. Now learn the unofficial one - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndromeda Jones\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING: This book contains strong language which some may find offensive. This is not a book for children. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 186\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.43 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 15, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50528959004869,"sku":"9781068399527","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/tpZDi5ZSqz9781068399527.webp?v=1790218239","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/bad-english-you-know-the-official-language-now-learn-the-unofficial-one-paperback","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}