TY  - BOOK
AU  - Bonnie Johnson
AU  - Yvonne Pratt-Johnson
PY  - 2026
CY  - Oxford, United Kingdom
PB  - Peter Lang Verlag
SN  - 9781803748030
TI  - Elements of American English
T2  - A Handbook for Teachers and Learners
DO  - 10.3726/b22407
UR  - https://www.peterlang.com/document/1498982
N2  - This book serves as a guide for those who are teaching or learning American English. Topics include the rationale for studying the language; the history behind numerous American words and phrases; aspects of figurative language; American proverbs; shades of meaning in American English; American names for people, places, and things; catchphrases, slogans, and mottoes; American historical documents and speeches; American acronyms and initialisms; and word games in American English. The book illustrates how American English is a dynamic mixture of words that are a testament to the country’s inventiveness and sense of humor. End-of-chapter activities are provided in both English and Spanish.
KW  - Yvonne Pratt-Johnson, Bonnie Johnson, Elements of American English, topics in American English, language learning, American English vocabulary development, figurative language
LA  - English
ER  -