We Both Speak The Same Language .... Right ??
When we first thought seriously about moving to England, we couldn't
imagine a better foreign assignment. One of the most appealing features
was that we wouldn't have to learn a different language. We could go to
work, school, the store -- and get along just fine. In general, this is true ...
but there are times ....
Like, our 12 year old son telling us that he need a rubber for school, or
about his friend, who carried around a fag all day. Before you get
gobsmacked, read on ....
Most of what follows was compiled by Dave Gates ("Dr. Dave"), and is
summarised here with his kind permission. He elaborates considerably
on these words and a variety of other UK topics at ....
Another very comprehensive site for "translation" is
UK English for the American Novice ...
| Words .... UK words to US translation | A - F |
| G - R | |
| S - Z | |
| Words .... US words to UK translation | A - F |
| G - R | |
| S - Z | |
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