english is english ?

I know for a fact that I am capable of communicating with others through the english language. I can speak, read, and write using the said language. As we all know, the Philippines is an Americanized country. So majority of the words that I know are based on the American style of english. Well, the Brits have a different set of terms and words. That's why I often get confused when talking to them. Here are some examples of the words that they use and their translation to our style of english.


fag=cigarette

( i know what you're thinking! haha..)

lift=elevator

chips=french fries

potato flakes=potato chips

john thomas=penis

let=rent

loo=toilet

for=from (ex: fly to portugal from 30 pounds)

require=need ( ex: we urgently require nurses in this hospital)

pub=bar



See what i mean ? haha