Review: Do You Speak American?
User Review - Paul Madarasz - GoodreadsA great introduction to our American language, told in an erudite (but quite readable) fashion. This ex-linguistics major found a lot in it I didn't know. Read full review
Review: Do You Speak American?
User Review - Shaun Welch - GoodreadsAlthough it was written in 2005, Do You Speak American? is still young enough to be relevant. It is an excellent layman's introduction to the variety of language and dialect that permeates the United ... Read full review
Review: Do You Speak American?
User Review - Mike - GoodreadsThis is a good introduction to contemporary American English linguistics, as it does it in a more fluid and engaging manner than dryer textbooks on the subject. Notable linguists are consulted and the ... Read full review
Review: Do You Speak American?
User Review - Wallace - GoodreadsA light and accessible introduction to how American English actually came to be and how it is changing. What you learned in school is probably wrong, and how you spoke at the time was probably right. Read full review
Review: Do You Speak American?
User Review - Tara - GoodreadsThis was a great book. It discussed the linguistics of the very different American dialects and changing trends in pronunciation. Even if you are not a linguistic, after the first chapter the book is ... Read full review
Review: Do You Speak American?
User Review - Bethany - GoodreadsI recommend this book! It was quite interesting! Read full review
Review: Do You Speak American?
User Review - Chon Mkliiry - GoodreadsAn interesting book with obviously valid points of view, but written for the ""Newsweek" magazine crowd. I would maybe recommend reading some of the authors' more academic papers instead. Read full review
Review: Do You Speak American?
User Review - Emma - GoodreadsThis book is a great study on the language of Americans and how it changes in relation to the nation's history and cultural values. It answered some questions I had about the language (such as why ... Read full review
Review: Do You Speak American?
User Review - Hayley - GoodreadsReally a fascinating read--the authors described dialects that I'd never even thought about before (Gullah and the "California Dialect"--that one was especially interesting because I'm not sure I ... Read full review
Review: Do You Speak American?
User Review - Ellen - GoodreadsExcellently detailed for the layreader. I read it for background information regarding American English for the A level English Language classes I teach. We can't access the PBS documentary upon which ... Read full review
