You can't polish a turd! by Adriano Justin Capuano
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You can't polish a turd!

You can't polish a turd!


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No doubt, the English really have a good sense of humour! However, did you know that their language itself is absolutely hilarious? Beyond the phrase 'It's raining cats and dogs!', often taught in French schools, the English language abounds with hilarious phrases and, for some of them, very cheeky (not to say rude), that this book invites you to discover. What do you think the English mean when they say: 'I've got a bee in my bonnet' or' You can't polish a turd!' or even 'She's dog's bollocks, this girl!'? The phrases are introduced in context through five hilarious anecdotes depicting two young Frenchies' trip to discover England. There is a glossary in both languages after each story to help you check and appreciate the meaning of these phrases selected with care. This book is aimed at adult readers with a good sense of humour and/or an interest in the English language and culture. The ideal gift for your family or friends. Also the perfect guide for College or University students in need of a motivational boost in their English studies! Whilst this version is mainly aimed at French speaking readers, there is another version available for international readers entitled 'Drunk like a fish!'. There is also a version all in French 'On ne peut pas polir une crotte!' for less advanced readers who would still like to appreciate the English sense of humour. Also available in a special edition 'You can't polish a turd! Special edition' containing even more English phrases and a picture quiz to learn with even more fun or have fun with your family or friends. Sans aucun doute, les anglais ont vraiment le sens de l'humour ! Mais saviez-vous que leur langue elle-même, est à mourir de rire ? Bien au-delà de l'expression Il pleut des chats et des chiens couramment enseignée dans les écoles françaises, l'anglais regorge d'expressions hilarantes et, pour certaines, très polissonnes, que ce livre vous invite à découvrir. D'après vous, que veulent dire les anglais quand ils disent: J'ai une abeille dans le bonnet ou On ne peut pas polir une crotte ! ou bien encore C'est les couilles du chien, cette gonzesse ! Aucune connaissance de l'anglais n'est nécessaire pour apprécier ce livre car les expressions sont traduites littéralement en français et presentées en contexte à travers cinq anecdotes hilarantes (écrites en français) dépeignant le voyage de deux jeunes français à la découverte de l'Angleterre. Un glossaire dans les deux langues est aussi fourni après chaque histoire pour vous aider à deviner et apprécier le sens de ces expressions selectionnées avec soin. Ce livre est destiné aux lecteurs adultes possédant un bon sens de l'humour et/ou un intérêt pour la langue et la culture anglaise. C'est le cadeau idéal pour faire rire la famille et les amis. Il existe une autre version totalement en anglais pour les lecteurs moins avancés dans cette langue, intitulée 'On ne peut pas polir une crotte!' aussi disponible sur tous les sites amazon. Le guide parfait pour les étudiants d'anglais en mal de motivation !


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781530122431
  • Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Publisher Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 26
  • Spine Width: 1 mm
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1530122430
  • Publisher Date: 28 Nov 2017
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 100 gr


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