English as she is spoke; or, a jest in sober earnest
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"English as it is spoken; or, a joke in a serious form" is a collection of teaching materials for the English language compiled by Pedro Carolina and Jose da Fonseca. Published in 1855, this book has become famous for its unique approach to teaching English, which is sometimes laughable with its unusual construction and illiteracy.
Pedro Carolino and José da Fonseca, in an attempt to create a practical guide for German and Portuguese-speaking audiences, made a lot of mistakes in the book, which often lead to comical situations. At the same time, precisely thanks to these inaccuracies and illogical translations, the book gained popularity as a curious example of how not to learn a language.
English as she is spoken; or, a jest in sober earnest has become a cult work that has spawned many parodies and is also used as a fun element in English language learning. This book remains an example of how one should not try to translate a language without understanding its essence and peculiarities."
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Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- José da Fonseca
Pedro Carolino - Language
- English
- Release date
- 2009-11-07
- Title
- English as she is spoke
or, a jest in sober earnest - Subject
- English language -- Conversation and phrase books -- Portuguese
Errors and blunders, Literary
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