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Humorous exploration of English language blunders.

If language quirks tickle your fancy, "Lost in Translation" offers a joy ride through the English language's most comical mishaps, captured globally. You'll chuckle page after page at the bizarre and hilariously misused expressions that demonstrate the whimsical side of language barriers—if you enjoy a mix of language, travel, and humor, this snapshot collection by Chris Stone is your next must-read.

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Lost in Translation: The English Language Taken Hostage at Home and Abroad

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ISBN: 9781907554551
Authors: Chris Stone
Publisher: Portico
Date of Publication: 2012-06-19
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Creative Nonfiction
Related Topics: Essays
Goodreads rating: 2.91
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Lost in Translation is 140 wacky, weird and wonderful snapshots of the English language being abused abroad and at home. Whether it’s dodgy grammar, bad spellings or just plain old terrible translations, Lost in Translation demonstrates how the world’s favourite language is treated when it goes on holiday. From hilarious street signs to dreadful translations to an assortment of wonderful unintentional wordplay, this book will make you laugh out loud … and remind you to always use spellcheck!
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Humorous exploration of English language blunders.

If language quirks tickle your fancy, "Lost in Translation" offers a joy ride through the English language's most comical mishaps, captured globally. You'll chuckle page after page at the bizarre and hilariously misused expressions that demonstrate the whimsical side of language barriers—if you enjoy a mix of language, travel, and humor, this snapshot collection by Chris Stone is your next must-read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.