There are a lot of differences between British English and American English, some of which you’ll need to know during your time in London.

Words to Know

• Chips=french fries
• Crisps=potato chips
• Biscuit=cookie
• Pudding=dessert
• Lift=elevator
• WC (usually on a sign)=restroom
• Queue=line (the kind in which you stand and wait)

Words to Avoid

• Fanny=an extremely vulgar expression of the female anatomy

Find more information on English slang here.