English as She is Spoke English as She is Spoke. Or, A Jest in Sober Earnest. This book, "English as She is Spoke", by José da Fonseca, is a replication of a book originally published before 1884. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible. This book was created using print-on-demand technology. Thank you for supporting classic literature.