Gobsmacked: The British Invasion of American English. Talking with author, Professor Ben Yagoda.

DEC 14, 202442 MIN
The San Francisco Experience

Gobsmacked: The British Invasion of American English. Talking with author, Professor Ben Yagoda.

DEC 14, 202442 MIN

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<p>George Bernard Shaw said that England and America are two countries separated by a common language. Over time Americanisms have infiltrated popular British culture. But increasingly, Britishisms are gaining traction in the US, in part with the rise of social media and instant communication.</p>