English as a Second F*cking Language: How to Swear Effectively, Explained in Detail with Numerous Examples Taken From Everyday Life
by Sterling Johnson
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In the English language, swearing is essential to effective communication. In this hilarious and illuminating guide, you will learn just how to do it - no f*cking problem. Whether you want to succeed in business, school, or social circles, a strong command of vocabulary is absolutely necessary. Just imagine a stranger to our shores, trying to comprehend the following conversation: John:Mary, would you like to attend the opera this evening? Mary: F*cking-A. should I wear my black dress? John: show more Why the f*ck not? Mary: F*cked if I know-Oh, f*ck! I just remembered. It got f*cked up in the wash. John: Well, f*ck the opera. Let's stay home and f*ck. Mary: Good f*cking idea. English as a Second F*cking Language (ESF*L)is the perfect way for nonnative speakers to learn the basics of swearing. At the same time, it also offers native speakers a wide variety of twists and new refinements. Page after page,ESF*Lprovides a smorgasbord of swearing synonyms designed to boost your vocabulary-everything from the conventionald*mnandsh*tto a host of more inventive terms that would make any truck driver blush. And when you're finished reading, our Final F*cking Exam is the perfect test of your swearing skills. You'll be surprised by how much you've learned! "Great f*cking book!" --Stephen King show lessTags
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F*ing funny. As I learned my English from American college kids, I already knew almost all the words and expressions in this little book, but it's still entertaining as it's written in a very humorous way.
I originally bought this book for my wife, but I read it and it was hysterical!
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Common Knowledge
- First words
- "I don't know what the fuck to say."
- Quotations
- Rocky : Look at the bazongas on that dame!
Ernie : Va-va-vaoom! She's a walking dairy!
- pg 58
Norm : What happened with the girl you met at the ball last night?
Al... (show all)> : She grabbed my left ball, so we left the ball and I balled her.
- pg 17
Marie : You look so pensive Louis, standing there in the twilight, surveying the gardens below. What are you thinking about?
Louis : Poontang.
- pg 53
[Note: the following is an abridged version of the original quote.]
Wilber : Damn, that's good chicken. That's damn good chicken!
Leroy : Jesus Christ Almighty! Will you stop talking about that goddamn chicken!
- pg 108 - Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)"a real fucking asshole"
Classifications
- Genres
- Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 427.09 — Language English & Old English languages Historical and geographic variations, modern nongeographic variations of English standard subdivisions, and by time period [formerly: Modern slang]
- LCC
- PE3724 .S85 .J65 — Language and Literature English language English Slang. Argot, etc.
- BISAC
Statistics
- Members
- 215
- Popularity
- 151,434
- Reviews
- 3
- Rating
- (3.54)
- Languages
- Chinese, English, German
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 6
- UPCs
- 1
- ASINs
- 1
