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Decoding the English Language: Sense and Sensibility

When I was learning Swedish in London I studied in a language training centre, where post pupils were European business men and women seeking to improve their English. While I tried to do my Swedish homework, my thoughts often strayed to what I could overhear of the classes in the neighbouring rooms. Hearing the teachers explain that what British people say, eg in business meetings, was often rather different to what they meant or meant you to understand was a valuable lesson.

I was reminded of this when a friend sent me the following table. Enjoy!

Translator of British

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