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American English Kompendium: Ein tragbarer Leitfaden zu den Idiosynkrasen, Feinheiten,-
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- 9781442232822
- EAN
- 9781442232822
- Publication Year
- 2014
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Publication Name
- American English Compendium : A Portable Guide to the Idiosyncrasies, Subtleties, Technical Lingo, and Nooks and Crannies of American English
- Features
- Revised
- Item Length
- 9in
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
- Item Width
- 6in
- Item Weight
- 0 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 542 Pages
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The American English Compendium is a fun way to explore the nuances of the English language-learn that a group of lions is called a pride; a group of whales, a pod; and a group of owls, a parliament. Distinguish between a quack and a shyster. Learn that "tabling a motion" in a U.S. court has an opposite meaning from the same term in England. This book picks up where other language dictionaries leave off: it includes common proverbs, a sampling of American English versus British English, popular American expressions and slang, acronyms, and varied information on everything from wildlife to currency. In this new edition, the staples have been updated and fresh chapters have been added, with information on pronunciation, oddball English words, and even some of the new Internet terminology, including Twitterspeak.
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
ISBN-10
144223282x
ISBN-13
9781442232822
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Publication Name
American English Compendium : A Portable Guide to the Idiosyncrasies, Subtleties, Technical Lingo, and Nooks and Crannies of American English
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
Revised
Publication Year
2014
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
542 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
0 Oz
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Pe2835.R83 2014
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Edition Number
4
Reviews
Rubinstein has assembled a friendly, accessible guide to the nuances, specialized terms, and other 'nooks and crannies' that make American English the vibrant, supple, quirky language it is today. Originally geared to translators, this compendium's audience has broadened over time; it can be used equally efficiently by international students and anyone seeking greater fluency. Since the last edition and the second, both titled 21st Century American English Compendium, the contents have been updated to include new vocabulary, with the acknowledgment that slang can quickly fall out of favor. The volume's organization is somewhat idiosyncratic, with separate chapters for popular expressions, proverbs, similes and metaphors, colloquialisms by category (animals, sports, food and drink, and the like), currencies, and common words and phrases from medicine, law, and business. Of particular usefulness is the coverage of British-American terminology differences and words from foreign languages appearing in English. . . .[I]t provides a wealth of up-to-date material on American-flavored English in a handy format. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates and above; general readers., Intended for translators, interpreters, writers, editors, and advanced students of language who are looking for explanations of American words, phrases, proverbs, expressions, and jargon, Rubinstein's (emeritus, English; Monterey Inst. of International Studies; 21st Century American English Compendium) resource fills the gap between the emergence of new words and their inclusion in standard dictionaries. This updated edition includes current Americanisms with explanations based upon cultural differences or 'knowledge of the historical, literary, and cultural background of Western civilization.' The chapters on proverbs and popular American expressions contain similar, identical, and contradictory proverbs and expressions, including foreign-language words and phrases (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish, and Yiddish) commonly appearing in American English. Entries also indicate whether a literal translation is acceptable. Slang and colloquialisms are organized by topic. Other chapters cover odd words (e.g., 'B4' for 'before'), retronyms, contronyms, neologisms, measurements, abbreviations (e.g., 'tnx' for thanks), acronyms, colors, currencies, and tech-related words. The index will include key words for proverbs, expressions, similes, and slang. . . .[T]he strength of this book is that it offers a guide to the most common, current, technical, idiosyncratic American proverbs, slang, and colloquialisms in a single, portable volume. Summing Up: More than a standard reference title, this work provides a fascinating look at the American English language and will also do well in circulating collections., PRAISE FOR A PREVIOUS EDITIONAmerican English Compendium is a 'student friendly' collection of the many intricacies of the English language and the variable differences of American English from its British counterpart. A significant and informative reference for studying the English language, American English Compendium provides readers with an understanding and history of quotes, common proverbs, slogans, aphorisms, colloquialisms, medical terms, acronyms, abbreviations and much more. American English Compendium is very strongly recommended to all students of the English language, speakers both native and foreign to its vernacular., American English Compendium is a 'student friendly' collection of the many intricacies of the English language and the variable differences of American English from its British counterpart. A significant and informative reference for studying the English language, American English Compendium provides readers with an understanding and history of quotes, common proverbs, slogans, aphorisms, colloquialisms, medical terms, acronyms, abbreviations and much more. American English Compendium is very strongly recommended to all students of the English language, speakers both native and foreign to its vernacular., Useful and entertaining, this paperback provides a contrast and complement to more substantial reference books on American English like H.L. Mencken's American Language (4th ed., 1984) and Sidney I. Landau'a Cambridge Dictionary of American English (1999). Its arrangement is eclectic; the first chapter ('American Spoken Here-English Understood') devotes a considerable number of pages to comparisons of British and American synonyms. There are interesting chapters on colloquialisms-Australian, Indian, Irish, and South Africa-and special vocabularies in theater, sports, medicine, commerce, and education all with examples alphabetically arranged. This edition boasts new sections on colors and baby talk. Although it would be a useful addition to college or university libraries, this book is priced within reach of private collections, for which it is particularly recommended., Rubinstein has assembled a friendly, accessible guide to the nuances, specialized terms, and other 'nooks and crannies' that make American English the vibrant, supple, quirky language it is today. Originally geared to translators, this compendium's audience has broadened over time; it can be used equally efficiently by international students and anyone seeking greater fluency. Since the last edition and the second, both titled 21st Century American English Compendium, the contents have been updated to include new vocabulary, with the acknowledgment that slang can quickly fall out of favor. The volume's organization is somewhat idiosyncratic, with separate chapters for popular expressions, proverbs, similes and metaphors, colloquialisms by category (animals, sports, food and drink, and the like), currencies, and common words and phrases from medicine, law, and business. Of particular usefulness is the coverage of British-American terminology differences and words from foreign languages appearing in English. . . .[I]t provides a wealth of up-to-date material on American-flavored English in a handy format. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates and above; general readers.
Table of Content
1. American Spoken Here-English Understood 2. Proverbs, Slogans, and Aphorisms 3. Popular American Expressions 4. Proverbial Commentaries 5. Similes and Metaphors Indicating Extremes 6. A Pronounced Difference 7. American Slang and Colloquialisms Animal Kingdom Arts and Entertainment Business and Industry Food, Drink, Cooking, and Culinary Arts Games and Sports Human Body, The Legal, Law Enforcement, and Crime Medicine Military Senses and Feelings Transportation 8. Oddball American English Words 9. British vs. American English (and Vice Versa) British vs. American English Automotive, Aircraft, and Transportation American vs. British English 10. Worldwide English Australian and New Zealand English Indian English Irish English Scottish English South African English 11. Foreign Words and Phrases Frequently Used in English Latin French German Italian Japanese Spanish Yiddish 12. Common American Legal Terms 13. Common American Medical Terms 14. Business Colloquialisms, Slang, and Acronyms 15. Neologisms 16. Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Initialisms Acronyms, General Abbreviations and Initialisms Clothing Sizes and Colors Streets and Roads Times and Dates Medical, Science, and Math Radio and Television Weights and Measures Degrees and Titles Geography Businesses and Organizations Commerce and Education Grammar, Literature, and Writing General Use 17. Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Initialisms in the Computer, Internet, and Communications Industries 18. From Where Do You Hail? 19. For the Symbol Minded 20. Currencies of the World 21. International Measurements 22. Baby Talk 23. The Birds and the Trees Animal Kingdom Terminology Flowers Birds Fish Trees 24. The Colorful American Language 25. Color Commentaries 26. Language and Laughter, 1. American Spoken Here--English Understood 2. Proverbs, Slogans, and Aphorisms 3. Popular American Expressions 4. Proverbial Commentaries 5. Similes and Metaphors Indicating Extremes 6. A Pronounced Difference 7. American Slang and Colloquialisms Animal Kingdom Arts and Entertainment Business and Industry Food, Drink, Cooking, and Culinary Arts Games and Sports Human Body, The Legal, Law Enforcement, and Crime Medicine Military Senses and Feelings Transportation 8. Oddball American English Words 9. British vs. American English (and Vice Versa) British vs. American English Automotive, Aircraft, and Transportation American vs. British English 10. Worldwide English Australian and New Zealand English Indian English Irish English Scottish English South African English 11. Foreign Words and Phrases Frequently Used in English Latin French German Italian Japanese Spanish Yiddish 12. Common American Legal Terms 13. Common American Medical Terms 14. Business Colloquialisms, Slang, and Acronyms 15. Neologisms 16. Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Initialisms Acronyms, General Abbreviations and Initialisms Clothing Sizes and Colors Streets and Roads Times and Dates Medical, Science, and Math Radio and Television Weights and Measures Degrees and Titles Geography Businesses and Organizations Commerce and Education Grammar, Literature, and Writing General Use 17. Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Initialisms in the Computer, Internet, and Communications Industries 18. From Where Do You Hail? 19. For the Symbol Minded 20. Currencies of the World 21. International Measurements 22. Baby Talk 23. The Birds and the Trees Animal Kingdom Terminology Flowers Birds Fish Trees 24. The Colorful American Language 25. Color Commentaries 26. Language and Laughter
Copyright Date
2014
Topic
Vocabulary, Dictionaries, Grammar & Punctuation, Translating & Interpreting, Word Lists, Linguistics / General
Lccn
2014-011547
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Trade
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Yes
Genre
Référence, Language Arts & Disciplines
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