English as she is spoke; or, a jest in sober earnest

"English as she is spoke; or, a jest in sober earnest" by José da Fonseca is a funny language guide for Portuguese speakers learning English, revealing the hilarious mistakes that happen when words are translated directly. Filled with vocabulary, dialogues, and common sayings, each section shows absurd English phrases that come from poor translations. Everyday talks and situations have funny errors, like saying "He burns one's self the brains" to highlight the funny misunderstandings that happen quite often. Instead of just being educational, the book makes fun of learning a new language, making readers learn and laugh while pointing out interesting parts of language and culture.