21 November 2011 / The English

On top of remembering to look right and then left before crossing the road, I also have to not giggle when asking for an eraser. And, at all costs, NEVER comment on anyone's fanny pack hip bag.

Bandaid = plaster

Eraser = rubber

Fanny pack = hip bag

Elevator = lift

Washroom = toilet or loo

White out/correction fluid = Tippex

French press = cafetiere

Ground beef = mince

Garbage = rubbish

Truck = lorry

Cilantro = coriander

Eggplant = aubergine

Zucchini = courgette