Why do Greek lorries have Metaphores written on the side? Is it
grammatically correct to say 'the best team won' after a football
match? What is the difference between manly, male, masculine and
macho? Bringing together Peter Trudgill's highly popular columns
for the New European, this fascinating collection explores how
English has been influenced, both linguistically and culturally, by
its neighbouring languages in Europe. English is very much a
European language and Trudgill delves in to the rich linguistic
legacy that links all European languages. The bite-sized pieces are
grouped together in thematically arranged sections, to allow the
reader to dip in and out at will, and cover a wide range of topics,
from the etymology of words, to illuminating pieces on grammar.
Written in an engaging and lively style, and full of intriguing
facts about language and languages in Europe, this book will appeal
to both language specialists and to general readers with no prior
experience.
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