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English as She is Spoke (Unabridged)

by Pedro Carolino ...

Narrated by Robert Seitz, Regina Emory, Thomas Stevens ...

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1 hour 2 min

In the annals of linguistic curiosities, "English as She is Spoke" stands as a beacon of unintentional humor. Originally published in 1883, this Portuguese-English phrasebook by Pedro Carolino has become a cult classic for its hilariously mangled translations. From "The clock is striking twelve, and I am very hungry" to "The gentleman is very glad to see you, and he hopes you will stay to dinner," ... Read more

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In the annals of linguistic curiosities, "English as She is Spoke" stands as a beacon of unintentional humor. Originally published in 1883, this Portuguese-English phrasebook by Pedro Carolino has become a cult classic for its hilariously mangled translations. From "The clock is striking twelve, and I am very hungry" to "The gentleman is very glad to see you, and he hopes you will stay to dinner,"
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English as She is Spoke

by Pedro Carolino, Jose da Fonseca ...

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“If you like, I will hot it”April is the cruelest month, they say, and yet, we find it to be the funniest too. For what other month starts with the Fool’s Day and keeps getting warmer and warmer as we laugh winter away? To celebrate this, we decided to publish today the perfect companion for jesters and hoaxers. In truth we say that foolishness has never looked more fashionable than after reading ... Read more

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“If you like, I will hot it”April is the cruelest month, they say, and yet, we find it to be the funniest too. For what other month starts with the Fool’s Day and keeps getting warmer and warmer as we laugh winter away? To celebrate this, we decided to publish today the perfect companion for jesters and hoaxers. In truth we say that foolishness has never looked more fashionable than after reading
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English as She is Spoke

or A Jest in Sober Earnest

by Pedro Carolino ...

This book was intended as a Portuguese-English conversational guide or phrase book, but is regarded as a classic source of unintentional humour, as the given English translations are generally completely incoherent. The humour appears to be a result of dictionary-aided literal translation, which causes many idiomatic expressions to be translated wildly inappropriately. Mark Twain said of 'English ... Read more

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This book was intended as a Portuguese-English conversational guide or phrase book, but is regarded as a classic source of unintentional humour, as the given English translations are generally completely incoherent. The humour appears to be a result of dictionary-aided literal translation, which causes many idiomatic expressions to be translated wildly inappropriately. Mark Twain said of 'English
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English as She is Spoke

or A Jest in Sober Earnest

by Pedro Carolino ...

This book was intended as a Portuguese-English conversational guide or phrase book, but is regarded as a classic source of unintentional humour, as the given English translations are generally completely incoherent. The humour appears to be a result of dictionary-aided literal translation, which causes many idiomatic expressions to be translated wildly inappropriately. Mark Twain said of 'English ... Read more

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This book was intended as a Portuguese-English conversational guide or phrase book, but is regarded as a classic source of unintentional humour, as the given English translations are generally completely incoherent. The humour appears to be a result of dictionary-aided literal translation, which causes many idiomatic expressions to be translated wildly inappropriately. Mark Twain said of 'English
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English As She Is Spoke

by Pedro Carolino ...

In 1855 Pedro Carolino set out to write an English phrasebook for Portuguese travelers visiting England. The only problem was that he couldn't speak English. Undeterred by this minor setback, Carolino decided to base his guide on a respected Portuguese–French phrasebook written by José da Fonseca . He took the French translations of Portuguese, and used a French–English dictionary to translate ... Read more

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In 1855 Pedro Carolino set out to write an English phrasebook for Portuguese travelers visiting England. The only problem was that he couldn't speak English. Undeterred by this minor setback, Carolino decided to base his guide on a respected Portuguese–French phrasebook written by José da Fonseca . He took the French translations of Portuguese, and used a French–English dictionary to translate
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English as She is Spoke

by Pedro Carolino, José Da Fonseca ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In 1855, when Jose da Fonseca and Pedro Carolino wrote an English phrasebook for Portuguese students, they faced just one problem: they didn't know any English. Even worse, they didn't own an English-to-Portuguese dictionary. What they did have, though, was a Portuguese-to-French dictionary, and a French-to-English dictionary. The linguistic train ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In 1855, when Jose da Fonseca and Pedro Carolino wrote an English phrasebook for Portuguese students, they faced just one problem: they didn't know any English. Even worse, they didn't own an English-to-Portuguese dictionary. What they did have, though, was a Portuguese-to-French dictionary, and a French-to-English dictionary. The linguistic train
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English as She Is Spoke

The Guide of the Conversation in Portuguese and English

by Pedro Carolino ...

Originally conceived as a Portuguese-English phrase book, this literary curiosity was written by an author who, remarkably, spoke no English. With the help of a pair of dictionaries, Pedro Carolino translated a series of expressions from his native Portuguese into French and from French into English. The result is a volume of unintentional hilarity, praised by Mark Twain in his appreciative ... Read more

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Originally conceived as a Portuguese-English phrase book, this literary curiosity was written by an author who, remarkably, spoke no English. With the help of a pair of dictionaries, Pedro Carolino translated a series of expressions from his native Portuguese into French and from French into English. The result is a volume of unintentional hilarity, praised by Mark Twain in his appreciative
... Read more
English as She is Spoke: The New Guide of the Conversation in Portuguese and English

by Pedro Carolino, Jose da Fonseca ...

What happens when someone who doesn't speak English attempts to write a Portuguese-English phrasebook? THIS is what happens."Nobody can add to the absurdity of this book, nobody can imitate it successfully, nobody can hope to produce its fellow; it is perfect." – Mark Twain"[T]he second chapter is titled 'Familiar Phrases,' and features sentences intended to help the weary Portuguese traveler in ... Read more

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What happens when someone who doesn't speak English attempts to write a Portuguese-English phrasebook? THIS is what happens."Nobody can add to the absurdity of this book, nobody can imitate it successfully, nobody can hope to produce its fellow; it is perfect." – Mark Twain"[T]he second chapter is titled 'Familiar Phrases,' and features sentences intended to help the weary Portuguese traveler in
... Read more

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Game of Logic, The

by Lewis Carroll ...

Narrated by Leo Nidas ...

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1 hour 42 min

The Game of Logic, described by Lewis Carroll consists of discussing the meaning of propositions like "Some fresh cakes are sweet," and is an instructive introduction to the concepts of logic. The game takes place in a world divided into four quadrants. ... Read more

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The Game of Logic, described by Lewis Carroll consists of discussing the meaning of propositions like "Some fresh cakes are sweet," and is an instructive introduction to the concepts of logic. The game takes place in a world divided into four quadrants.
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The Practice and Science of Drawing

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6 hours 49 min

The Practice and Science of Drawing by Harold Speed is a timeless masterpiece that reveals not only how to draw, but how to truly *see*. This book bridges the gap between artistic technique and artistic understanding, helping readers develop a deeper visual awareness that transforms ordinary drawing into expressive art.Through Speed’s clear explanations and intuitive insights, readers learn the ... Read more

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The Practice and Science of Drawing by Harold Speed is a timeless masterpiece that reveals not only how to draw, but how to truly *see*. This book bridges the gap between artistic technique and artistic understanding, helping readers develop a deeper visual awareness that transforms ordinary drawing into expressive art.Through Speed’s clear explanations and intuitive insights, readers learn the
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The Game of Logic

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The Game of Logic by Lewis Carroll. This book has all the illustrations of the original.The Game of Logic, described by Lewis Carroll—author of Alice in Wonderland—in 1887 consists of discussing the meaning of propositions like "Some fresh cakes are sweet," and is an instructive introduction to the concepts of logic. The game takes place in a world divided into four quadrants. In the northwest ... Read more

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The Game of Logic by Lewis Carroll. This book has all the illustrations of the original.The Game of Logic, described by Lewis Carroll—author of Alice in Wonderland—in 1887 consists of discussing the meaning of propositions like "Some fresh cakes are sweet," and is an instructive introduction to the concepts of logic. The game takes place in a world divided into four quadrants. In the northwest
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150 Really Useful English Phrases: Book 1.

150 Really Useful English Phrases

by Jenny Smith ...

Series Book 1 - 150 Really Useful English Phrases
Do you want to become more fluent in English?Do you want to understand everyday language and not just 'textbook' English?I taught English for many years and saw that many students get stuck at the high beginner/intermediate stage. They learn the basics and then can't move forward. This problem used to really frustrate me because I had lots of excellent students who were just stuck and eventually ... Read more

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Do you want to become more fluent in English?Do you want to understand everyday language and not just 'textbook' English?I taught English for many years and saw that many students get stuck at the high beginner/intermediate stage. They learn the basics and then can't move forward. This problem used to really frustrate me because I had lots of excellent students who were just stuck and eventually
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