Sunday, September 11, 2011

"Proper" English

Since being here I have learned more "proper" English than spanish. since this is an English organization most of the volunteers seem to be from England... obviously!!! I would like to take this time write out some of the translations!!

"Proper" English =  American English
    knickers                          panties
     trousers                          pants
     pants                              underwear
     jumper                            light jacket
     chips                              french fries
     crisps                              chips
     Uni                                college
     garage                          gas station
      car park                      parking lor
     jelly                            jello
     marmalade                   jam
     rubber                         eraser

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