How To Talk Like A Local

Author : Susie Dent
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1409061949
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Talk Like a Local written by Susie Dent and published by Random House. This book was released on 2010-03-04 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Susie Dent is a national treasure' RICHARD OSMAN 'Susie Dent is a one-off. She breathes life and fun into words and language' PAM AYRES __________________________________________ Would you be bewildered if someone described you as radgy? Do you know how to recognise a tittamatorter? And would you understand if someone called you a culchie? How to Talk Like a Local gathers together hundreds of words from all over the country and digs down to uncover their origins. From dardledumdue, which means daydreamer in East Anglia, through forkin robbins, the Yorkshire term for earwigs, to clemt, a Lancashire word that means hungry, it investigates an astonishingly rich variety of regional expressions, and provides a fascinating insight into the history of the English language. If you're intrigued by colourful words and phrases, if you're interested in how English is really spoken, or if you simply want to find out a bit more about the development of our language, How to Talk Like a Local is irresistible - and enlightening - reading. __________________________________________________ 'Nobody on earth knows more about the English language than Susie Dent and nobody writes about it more entertainingly' GYLES BRANDRETH 'It's an interesting and, at times, hilarious read. One for word-lovers' THE SUN

Author : Susie Dent
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 0099514761
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Talk Like a Local written by Susie Dent and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would you be bewildered if someone described you as radgy? Do you know how to recognise a tittamatorter? And would you understand if someone called you a culchie? How to Talk Like a Local gathers together hundreds of words from all over the country and digs down to uncover their origins. From dardledumdue, which means day-dreamer in East Anglia, through forkin robbins, the Yorkshire term for earwigs, to clemt, a Lancashire word that means hungry, it investigates an astonishingly rich variety of regional expressions, and provides a fascinating insight into the history of the English language. If you're intrigued by colourful words and phrases, if you're interested in how English is really spoken, or if you simply want to find out a bit more about the development of our language, How to Talk Like a Local is irresistible - and enlightening - reading.

Author : Helena Ventura
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1938849868
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Talk Like a Californian written by Helena Ventura and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2017-02-20 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dude, are you pumped to hack California-speak so you don’t sound like a buster? This sweet guide will get you talking fresh, whether you’re in the 626 or the Yay Area, whether you're below the line or in the pocket, or whether you're on fleek or on hiatus. Swoop this epic read, take the 5 to the 405 to the 73, and you’ll be a legit Californian. To translate, this vibrantly designed, modestly priced pocket guide to California slang will help residents and visitors alike feel at home wherever they go in the Golden State, from the beach to a food truck and from a Hollywood soundstage to a Silicon Valley cocktail party.

Author : Leon Fletcher
Publisher : Ballantine Books
ISBN 13 : 0345410351
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Speak Like a Pro written by Leon Fletcher and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 1996-09-29 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than snakes, more than deep water, even more than death, people cite public speaking as their greatest fear. But with more than seventy percent of our jobs requiring the effective presentation of ideas to a group, you need to know “how to speak like a pro.” • Seven tips to control stage fright • How to select your subject, gather ideas, and present information • How to start, organize, and end your speech • The importance of practicing—and the dangers of over-practicing • How to seem spontaneous, yet be prepared • How to deal with distractions—from hecklers to crying babies • Eight easy-to-follow steps to preparing and presenting a speech and more With handy checklists after each chapter!

Author : Carmine Gallo
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
ISBN 13 : 1466837276
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Talk Like TED written by Carmine Gallo and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2014-03-04 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideas are the currency of the twenty-first century. In order to succeed, you need to be able to sell your ideas persuasively. This ability is the single greatest skill that will help you accomplish your dreams. Many people have a fear of public speaking or are insecure about their ability to give a successful presentation. Now public speaking coach and bestselling author Carmine Gallo explores what makes a great presentation by examining the widely acclaimed TED Talks, which have redefined the elements of a successful presentation and become the gold standard for public speaking. TED ? which stands for technology, entertainment, and design ? brings together the world's leading thinkers. These are the presentations that set the world on fire, and the techniques that top TED speakers use will make any presentation more dynamic, fire up any team, and give anyone the confidence to overcome their fear of public speaking. In his book, Carmine Gallo has broken down hundreds of TED talks and interviewed the most popular TED presenters, as well as the top researchers in the fields of psychology, communications, and neuroscience to reveal the nine secrets of all successful TED presentations. Gallo's step-by-step method makes it possible for anyone to deliver a presentation that is engaging, persuasive, and memorable. Carmine Gallo's top 10 Wall Street Journal Bestseller Talk Like TED will give anyone who is insecure about their public speaking abilities the tools to communicate the ideas that matter most to them, the skill to win over hearts and minds, and the confidence to deliver the talk of their lives. The opinions expressed by Carmine Gallo in TALK LIKE TED are his own. His book is not endorsed, sponsored or authorized by TED Conferences, LLC or its affiliates.

Author : Susie Dent
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Talk Like a Local written by Susie Dent and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An entertaining guide that explains hundreds of local words not found in an ordinary dictionary. From dardledumdue, which means 'day- dreamer' in East Anglia, through forkin robins, the Yorkshire term for earwigs, to clemt, a Lancashire word that means hungry, it covers the rich variety of words that pepper the English language.

Author : Robert S. Keller
Publisher : FriesenPress
ISBN 13 : 1460274040
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Directions to Easy Street written by Robert S. Keller and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2015-12-02 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally. A book of contemporary facts called “DIRECTIONS TO EASY STREET” that addresses your concerns about “LIVING THE LIFESTYLE YOU DESERVE” from the financial perspective. Clearly, ‘the good old days’ are behind you. There is no doubt that you can no longer rely on governments, pension plans, health care systems....and money earned from your current J.O.B.....to provide a safety net when you reach the point where you can no longer physically work. In fact, it is my contention that thinking about LIVING THE LIFESTYLE YOU DESERVE and the state of FINANCIAL FREEDOM should start with 20-Somethings, not with Boomers heading toward retirement! It is said that there are three things in life that you must maintain in order that you do not burden society or your loved ones in your golden years: Health, Wealth and Intelligence. Miss one of those functions, and the rest of us will be paying for you for the rest of your life. “DIRECTIONS TO EASY STREET” tells it like it is, presenting many strategies about how you can TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION and achieve FINANCIAL FREEDOM and leave your J.O.B. forever. Millions of people just like you are creating wealth through PASSIVE INCOME. Now its YOUR turn. The book is an easy read: Its not rocket science to understand that YOUR future is completely in YOUR own hands. YOU can do this! With a little effort, YOU can be LIVING THE LIFESTYLE YOU DESERVE. Visit www.ltlyd.com often for more valuable information and Good Luck!

Author : Fodor’s Travel Guides
Publisher : Fodor's Travel
ISBN 13 : 164097542X
Total Pages : 631 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fodor's New York City written by Fodor’s Travel Guides and published by Fodor's Travel. This book was released on 2022-11-15 with total page 631 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you want to explore the High Line, see a Broadway show, or grab a slice of pizza in Brooklyn, the local Fodor’s travel experts in New York City are here to help! Fodor’s New York City 2023 guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition travel guide has been fully redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s New York City 2023 travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 30 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “New York City’s Best Art Museums” “Free Things to Do in New York City,” “New York City’s Best Cocktail Bars,” “Under-the-Radar Things to Do in New York City,” and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography, and more SPECIAL FEATURES on “Gateway to the New World: the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island,” “The American Museum of Natural History,” and “What to Eat and Drink in New York City” LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island; as well as top attractions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Times Square, Empire State Building, Museum of Modern Art, Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park, 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Bryant Park, Rockefeller Center, The High Line, Hudson Yards, and much more. Planning on visiting more of the Northeast? Check out Fodor’s Boston, Fodor’s Philadelphia, Fodor’s Washington DC, and Fodor’s New England. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!

Author : Rachel Reichman
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 9780262181181
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Getting Computers to Talk Like You and Me written by Rachel Reichman and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 1985 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book makes an important contribution to the study of pragmatics and discourse by presenting an explicit and precise computational approach to the complex problem of the structure of discourse.

Author : Leon Fletcher
Publisher : Ballantine Books
ISBN 13 : 0307775623
Total Pages : 251 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Speak Like a Pro written by Leon Fletcher and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2010-11-17 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than snakes, more than deep water, even more than death, people cite public speaking as their greatest fear. But with more than seventy percent of our jobs requiring the effective presentation of ideas to a group, you need to know “how to speak like a pro.” • Seven tips to control stage fright • How to select your subject, gather ideas, and present information • How to start, organize, and end your speech • The importance of practicing—and the dangers of over-practicing • How to seem spontaneous, yet be prepared • How to deal with distractions—from hecklers to crying babies • Eight easy-to-follow steps to preparing and presenting a speech and more With handy checklists after each chapter!