Do You Speak American? (2005) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Do You Speak American? online in HD.
Do You Speak American? — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Robert MacNeil
Do You Speak American? — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2005-01-05 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 3 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | PBS |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.8/10 (4 votes) |
Do You Speak American? — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Episode 1 (2005-01-05) — MacNeil’s journey begins in Maine and winds around to Detroit after stops in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Ohio, and South Carolina. Along the way, he meets lobsterme
- E2: Episode 2 (2005-01-05) — Do You Speak American? heads into the Deep South for a look at Appalachian and “hillbilly,” shaped by the Scots-Irish English of early frontier settlers like Daniel Boone and Davy
- E3: Episode 3 (2005-01-05) — Now on the left coast, the series spotlights Spanglish – a hybrid of Spanish and English – with a segment on Patricia López, a video jockey on the local Latino television program M
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Do You Speak American? have? 1 season(s) with 3 episodes.
Where can I watch Do You Speak American?? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
