Dangerous English in a Changing World
$20.00
SKU
9780937630624
Categories ESL/ELT, Idioms / Vocabulary
Description
Elizabeth Claire explains:
Recommended for Ages: 18 years old and up
Recommended for English Level: Intermediate ESL levels and up
- Pronunciation problems that turn ordinary words into dangerous words
- Six social levels of language for body parts and functions:
- Formal, informal, slang, vulgar and children’s words
- New taboos in English: Terms that were safe a few years ago are now offensive
- “Politically correct” terms for people, genders, occupations, races, and nationalities
- Dangerous body language and gestures to understand and avoid.