European Language Matters: English in Its European Context

by Peter Trudgill

Book Overview

Why do Greek lorries have Metaphor?s written on the side? Is it grammatically correct to say 'the best team won' after a football match? What is the difference between manly, male, masculine and macho? Bringing together Peter Trudgill's highly popular columns for the New European, this fascinating collection explores how English has been influenced, both linguistically and culturally, by its neighbouring languages in Europe. English is very much a...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 110896592X
• ISBN13: 9781108965927
• Release Date: November 2021
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 275 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"