Do You Speak American?(2005)
Do You Speak American? Synopsis
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? (2005) is a documentary series that premiered on January 5, 2005, spanning 1 season and 3 episodes. It stars Robert MacNeil. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2005-01-05
- Last aired:
- 2005-01-05
Do You Speak American? Cast & Crew
Main cast
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Do You Speak American? Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Do You Speak American? – Frequently Asked Questions
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How many seasons of Do You Speak American? are there?
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Do You Speak American? has 1 season and 3 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on January 5, 2005.
Is Do You Speak American? still running?
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No. Do You Speak American? is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on January 5, 2005.
Who is in the cast of Do You Speak American??
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Do You Speak American? (2005) stars Robert MacNeil. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Do You Speak American? any good?
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Do You Speak American? (2005) is rated 7.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.