How to Speak Dutch-Ified English (Vol. 1): An Inwaluable Introduction to an Enchoyable Accent of the Inklish Lankwitch

By Gary Gates

Book Overview

Here is a book for anyone tired of speaking flat, colorless, homogenized English. Pennsylvania Dutchman Gary Gates provides a glossary, read-aloud section, songs, recipes, and more in this delightful, inwaluble introduction to Dutch-ified English. Learn the meaning of "rutch" and "spritz," what a "clod" and a "crotch" are, how to pronounce and make "Cussin Rachel's Snitz und Knepp," and what has happened to food when it's all. As you read this book you will not only learn how to speak better, but when an American Dutchman becomes president you will understand him when he addresses the nation in Dutch-ified English.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 093467258X
• ISBN13: 9780934672580
• Release Date: October 1987
• Publisher: Good Books
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.2" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

What a hoot!

Having grown up in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, I find that this is one book that I can relate to very well (or ferry vell). This book really hits the nail on the head when in comes to the PA Dutch trying to speak a language that just must not be in their genes to speak. I never really thought about it before, but the way of talking described in these 96 pages is exactly what I have grown up listening to. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a good laugh about people who talk funny and don't know it.