Cracking the Code: The Confused Traveler's Guide to Liberian English

"Cracking the Code: The Confused Traveler's Guide to Liberian English" by John Mark Sheppard delves into the nuances of Liberian English through the eyes of someone who grew up in Liberia after moving from the US at three. With linguistic expertise and a deep love for the language and culture, John Mark offers a comprehensive guide featuring over a thousand explanations, a pronunciation guide, Liberian proverbs, and essential cultural tips to navigate Liberia without faux pas.

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About the Author: John Mark Sheppard
John Mark Sheppard moved with his family from the United States to Liberia when he was just three years old. He learned Liberian English as a second language as he spent his childhood and teen years immersed in the Liberian culture. After college in the United States, John Mark returned to Liberia and began a more formal study of Liberia's history, customs and languages.
"Cracking the Code: The Confused Traveler's Guide to Liberian English" is the brainchild of John Mark Sheppard, who moved with his family from the United States to Liberia when he was just three years old. He learned Liberian English as a second language as he spent his childhood and teen years immersed in the Liberian culture. After college in the United States, John Mark returned to Liberia and began a more formal study of Liberia's history, customs and languages. In this truly fascinating book, John Mark combines his training in linguistics with an extensive knowledge of the language he has grown to love. Besides the more than one thousand helpful explanations of specific words or phrases, "Cracking the Code: The Confused Traveler's Guide to Liberian English" includes a fascinating history of the people groups and languages of the region, a pronunciation guide, a list of Liberian proverbs and practical, how-to-avoid-embarrassing-yourself advice for Westerners.

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