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

by Chris Stone (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2012

  $4.19

  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!

  Word count: 5,000