About Dangerous English 2000!
Dangerous English 2000! is the third edition of the now-classic Dangerous English! An Indispensable Guide for Language Learners and Others. This latest edition has been entirely revised, updated, and expanded. While there are many new dangers in the English language, we feel that the climate is no longer too dangerous to openly discuss these language features in the classroom. With this in mind, each chapter contains suggestions for increased linguistic awareness, plus discussion questions. There is an expanded teachers' section at the end of the book.
Other new features:
- All definitions and sample sentences have been brought up to date.
- New dangerous words have been added, out-of-use words have been deleted.
- The pronunciation key is now more useful - international phonetic alphabet.
- The reading level has been lowered-shorter sentences, simpler grammar.
- There is, additional attention to formal terms, including vocabulary for sexually transmitted diseases.
- There are more illustrations to help clarify meanings.
- The current movie and TV rating systems are explained.
Additional topic are covered:
- The cultural origins of American taboos
- Sexual harassment
- Changes in English reflecting changes in society
- The new taboos: politically incorrect terms
- Euphemisms for unpleasant facts of life
- True stories of Dangerous English
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