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Illustrated guides to false friends
That Came Out Wrong.
Darkly funny stories about the words that ruin meetings, dates and dinners, and how never to say them again. For learners of English, French, Spanish and Italian.
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you’re learning
Six volumes per language, 20 stories each. Every story shows who usually falls into the trap, because it comes from your first language.
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The same PDFs, cheaper together. Instant download, read on any device or print at home.
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- 6 PDFs, 120 stories
- Work, doctors, dating, dinners, home and holidays
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Polyglot · 4 languages
All 24 books
- 24 PDFs, 480 stories
- English, French, Spanish and Italian
- For teachers, polyglots and language schools
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Single books are $7.99 each. Paperback colour collections (Vols. 1–3, 4–6 and 1–6) are coming to Amazon.
NewTeen Slang Edition · for parents
This time, the foreigner is you.
30 words your teenagers use, and how never to say them in front of their friends. Same format, same dark humour: the scene, the line that came out wrong, what the word really means, and the verdict. Can parents say it? Usually not.
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What’s inside
One mistake.
Two pages.
- The sceneWhere it happens, and who is about to regret it.
- The lineThe sentence that came out wrong.
- Meant vs. heardThe gap between the two, where the damage happens.
- Say it rightThree correct versions: neutral, formal or casual, and sometimes slang.
- Never againOne line to remember, so it never happens to you.
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About the author
My mistakes, my friends’ mistakes, and probably yours too.
Hi, I’m Adrian Morel. I live abroad and switch between four languages every day. Which means I make mistakes. A lot of them, usually with total confidence and at the worst possible moment.
This series is my collection of those moments: my own mistakes, and the ones made by the people around me while learning the language of the country they live in, or just trying to get by on holiday. Names and situations are changed, but the mistakes are real. You’re among friends. Not false ones.
Questions
What level do I need?
Intermediate to advanced (B1–C1). The stories are written in clear English; only the mistakes and their corrections are in the language you are learning.
How do I get my books?
Right after payment you receive a download link by e-mail. The files are standard PDFs that open on any phone, tablet or computer, and print well on A4 or Letter paper.
Can I use them in class?
Yes, in your own classroom. Please don’t share or upload the files.
Is there a printed version?
Yes, soon. Paperbacks of all 24 books, and colour collections of three and six volumes, are coming to Amazon. The PDFs are available now.
How were the books made?
Written and laid out by Adrian Morel with the help of AI tools for drafting, drawing and layout, then reviewed by a fluent speaker.