Do They Speak English Down There?: From Duct tape to Number 8 wire… Creating a life in New Zealand.
Susan C. Tunney reflects on creating a life in New Zealand through the lens of language and local expression. From “duct tape” to “number 8 wire,” the book considers how familiar English can take on different meanings in a new cultural setting.
About This Book
Do They Speak English Down There? considers the experience of creating a life in New Zealand.
Its subtitle points to the distinctive expressions and practical language associated with life there, from “duct tape” to “number 8 wire.”
Susan C. Tunney presents a perspective on place, language, and the process of settling into a different cultural environment.
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