Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book. I love the way Brits speak and expressions they use. I think even the most crass words sound posh with an English accent. This book was a light and quick read. I would recommend this for sure if you’re planning a trip but it’s also fun to read where some of the terms originated. I also learned some things I did not know like you need an adaptor to plug in to the wall as the voltage is much higher. Pick this up for a quick, fun and educational read.

British & American English differ in many ways, and this book is a guide to the meaning of many of these words and phrases. Divided into chapters by subject, it falls down because of its haphazard approach to the definitions. Sometimes he tells you the American equivalent, more often these are not included. Sometimes the definitions are humorous, more often not. it's very inconsistent.

I love all things British, so I was excited to check this out.

This reference book is a great guide on UK English for Americans. I'm a bit of a word nerd, and I enjoyed learning the historical meaning behind the words and phrases, many of which I was familiar with (and some are even used in the US). If you enjoy British books and shows, this is a fun book to check out.

This is definitely a very thorough guide to UK English for Americans. While it does have some illustrations and historical/cultural notes, it reads more like a reference text than a book for recreational consumption. Still, it would be very useful for folks relocating to the UK and probably quite appealing for hardcore word nerds.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!