The Oxford Dictionary of Slang A comprehensive look at informal English from around the world and across the centuries. Containing over 10,000 words and phrases, it is the ideal reference ESL/EFL students and teachers interested in the more quirky and unofficial words used in the English language. An excellent resource. By John Ayto (Editor) - (Oxford Paperbacks)   Order Now > Dictionary     Lonely Planet British Phrasebook Endless phrases and colloquialisms. And a lot of fun to read. Great for anyone thinking about travelling to - or teaching in - the UK. By Elizabeth Bartsch-Parker, Roibeard, Dr O'Maolalaigh, Stephen Burger - (Lonely Planet)   Order Now > Phrasebook       NTC’s Super-Mini British Slang Dictionary An intriguing collection of British national and region-specific slang and idioms. Includes numerous examples of ‘rhyming slang’ (‘trouble ‘n strife’ = wife; ‘apples and pears’ = stairs, etc) By Richard A Spears, Ewart James, E.M. Kirkpatrick, James Ewart - (McGraw Hill - NTC)   Order Now > Dictionary     Slanguage – A Dictionary of Irish Slang A unique resource, which brings with it the colour and humour of Irish –English. As fun to read as it is informative. By B.Share - (Gill & MacMillan)   Order Now > Dictionary       Contemporary British Slang Over 2,000 British slang expressions collected from movies, novels, newspaper stories, and everyday conversations. Reveals the complex tapestry of regional dialect, colloquialisms and slang which have rendered the UK such a linguistically fascinating place. By E James - (National Textbook Company)   Order Now > Book       The Little Book of Cockney Rhyming Slang You only need to watch popular TV soaps such as Eastenders to see that Cockney Rhyming slang is as prevalent today in everyday British speech as it ever was. So if you are wondering what they mean by ‘apples and pears’ (stairs), ‘Trouble and Strife’ (wife) and ‘Butcher’s Hook’ (look), this is the book for you. Very funny. By Betty Kirkpatrick - (Michael O’Mara)   Order Now > Book       Rhyming Cockney Slang A great reference and a fun read, which will demystify the common tendency among some Londoners to use Cockney-Rhyming slang. ‘Captain Cook’ (book), ‘The old iron tank’ (bank) and ‘pig’s ear’ (beer) – they’re all in here! By Jack Jones - (Abson Books London )   Order Now > Book       The Cassell Dictionary of Slang Over 75,000 entries, covering slang from all over the English-speaking world. Each entry records the date when a slang word appeared, whether it is still in use, and in what countries it is used. Specific areas of slangs include: drugs words, criminal terms, swear words, sport and humour. By Jonathon Green - (Cassell Reference)   Order Now > Dictionary       The Big Book of Being Rude A wonderfully colourful guide to insults and for every occasion and for every type of person, be they short, fat, lazy, arrogant, vain or a politician. All material is drawn from Jonathon Green's best-selling Cassell Dictionary of Slang. Not to be taken too seriously! By Dan Pearce (Illustrator), Jonathon Green (Introduction) - (Cassell Reference)   Order Now > Book       Cassell’s Rhyming Slang One of the most comprehensive surveys of Rhyming Slang, from the language of the 19th Century Cockneys, to their transported Australian cousins. Words are grouped thematically, meaning an expression for almost every occasion! Contains over 3,000 words and phrases and their rhyming slang equivalents. By Jonathon Green, Graham Rawle (Illustrator) - (Cassell Reference)   Order Now > Book       Divided by a Common Language Ever wondered why an American laughs when an Englishman says ‘Keep your pecker up?’ And why an Englishman sniggers when an American says he’s wearing dirty pants? This book provides a humorous look into differences between the two languages. By Christopher Davies, Jason Murphy - (Mayflower Press)   Order Now > Book     Back to Bookstore More