So here I was in the USA and I had a major problem being understood. I had no problem understand american English because we all watch american movies and TV shows, but the basic american does not watch British TV programmes and apart from Harry Potter not a lot of British films. In a effort to elaborate about barriers to communication I wanter to find a list of basic basic language.
So I thought a quiz would be appropriate I will write below a list of words and see how many you can get right/translate into American English.
Pavement = sidewalk
Rubbish=trash
Bin=Trash can
Lift=Elevator
Pop=soda
Continental Quilt=duvet
Nets=lace curtains
Lolly pops=suckers
Lorry=18 wheeler
Boot (car)=Trunk
Petrol=Gas
Toilet=potty
Grill=broil
Buggy=stroller
Pyrexial=febrile
Giving seting=iv tubing
Maths=math
Drawing Pin=thumb tack
Rubber=eraser
Tick=check
Full stop=period
Tights=panty hose
Trousers=pants
Braces=suspenders
Car Park=parking lot
Off licence
Biscuit=cookie
Jelly=jam
Jam=jelly
porridge=oat meal
Knickers=underwear