Do You Speak American?
2005
⭐7.7(3 votes)
1 Season
3 Episodes
Documentary
Overview
Why is the English spoken by Maine lobstermen so different from thatscene from the broadcast spoken by cowboys in Texas? Does Spanish pose a threat to English as the dominant language in America? And what on earth do yins, wickety wack, ayuh, catty whompus, and stomping it clean mean? Robert MacNeil travels cross-country to answer these questions and examine the dynamic state of American English – a language rich with regional variety, strong global impact and cultural controversy.
About Do You Speak American?
Do You Speak American? (2005) is a Documentary series that follows why is the English spoken by Maine lobstermen so different from thatscene from the broadcast spoken by cowboys in Texas? Does Spanish pose a threat to English as the dominant language in America? And what on earth do yins, wickety wack, ayuh, catty whompus, and stomping it clean mean? Robert MacNeil travels cross-country to answer these questions and examine the dynamic state of American English – a language rich with regional variety, strong global impact and cultural controversy. Do You Speak American? is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. It has a user rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 3 votes. Fans of documentary series may also want to explore similar titles below.
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