a book of phrases
I shouldn't be so shocked at the rotten radio phraseology.
But for you good guys and gals out there, if you want to be good at your chosen profession, BUY A COPY OF THE AIM (aeronautical information manual) and you will find clear examples of radio phrases and a pilot-controller glossary of words used in aviation.
example: WILCO
and the example at south lake tahoe is a good one (KTVL). I've flown for two airlines in the 80's that served KTVL. Back then, there was an active control tower. IT IS proof positive that aviation is getting darn sloppy for someone flying a jet to not understand how an IFR release at an uncontrolled airport works.
I'm still trying to figure out that beef business going into australia by that united pilot. and as to the black top bit, I've heard worse, but not much.