BBC worldwide, 1998. – 108 c.Learn to read English, spoken on both sides of the Atlantic! Differences between British andAmerican English can often lead to misunderstandings, awkward situations and confusion -especially for foreigners.
In this book you will find:
information about the words that are different in the two varieties of English
examples of typical idioms
explanations for the difference in pronunciation
grammatical explanations
Regular "checks" to help you track your progress, and in the coach with an ok you will getmore information about the specifics of the use of certain expressions, such as washing Il, which in America means "Wash your hands before eating" in the UK - "washing dishes after meals. "
