How to Speak English Without Really Trial

"How to Speak English Without Really Trial" is a satire about the poor English used by the ex-President of the Philippines, Joseph Estrada ("Erap" to Filipinos). A group of his friends (including his English teacher) decided, with his approval, to compile many of the times when he said the wrong things and used the wrong words, often with hilarious consequences.

Joseph was a mega film star in the Philippines before he entered politics and he still has many fans (and mistresses in his heyday) until today, even after he was removed from office for corruption.

The book makes very light reading and has more illustrations than words but it is expensive. A colleague of mine working in the Philippines bought it for me many years ago at about RM70.00.

An example:
Interviewer to Erap: "Sir, I understand you were once charged with sedition."
Erap: "Sedition? Never! Perhaps seduction, yes. But not sedition. I never sediced anybody!"

Joseph Estrada is a colourful character indeed.