20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries

Lola Bailey Reveals 20 English Words To Avoid When in Other Countries

If you travel abroad frequently for work, or if you have an e-commerce
store with customers from all over the world, it's worth noting that
there are a number of English words that, phonetically, don't work in
other countries and can lead to double entendre or unintended offence
territory. Here are 20 of them to help you ensure that your
communication isn't lost in translation.


In France
"Preservative" Avoid asking about preservatives in France; you'll
probably be met with strange looks. It means 'condom' in France.
"Bra" Do you sell luxury underwear? Whilst you and I might initially
understand the word to mean a garment that covers the breasts, if
you're in France your French colleagues might think you're selling
arms. Literally.

In Norway
"Pick" If you're visiting Norway, don't use the word 'pick'. Your
Norwegian colleague is unlikely to be impressed – it means 'dick' over
there.
"Fitter . Does your business specialise in fitness products? Be
mindful that in Norway, the word 'fitte' refers to a woman's genitals.
In Turkey
"Peach" Going to Turkey? Avoid asking for a peach in the supermarket
or anywhere else for that matter. It means 'bastard' in Turkish.

In Germany
"Gift" 'Never look a gift horse in the mouth', we're told; perhaps
more so in Germany where the word means 'poison'.
"Latte" In Germany, latte doesn't mean the frothy, milky concoction
you get from your local Starbucks. It means 'erect penis' in some
German quarters.
In Korea
"Salsa" Out for a Mexican in Korea? It's probably best not to ask for
salsa: it means 'diarrhoea' in Korean.

In Sweden
"Speed" Try not to talk about speed when in the company of others in
Sweden. It means 'fart'.
"Bump" If you've had the misfortune of a bump on your car, note that
the word 'bump' in Swedish means 'dump'.
"Speed bump" Put the above two words together and you have the phrase
'speed bump', which in Swedish means fart dump.
"Kiss" If you ask your Swedish host or hostess for a kiss, they might
very well direct you to the toilets. In Swedish, the word means 'pee'.

In Portugal
"Pay Day" If you're in Portugal, refrain from singing with happiness
that it's 'pay day'. No one will be impressed. In Portuguese it means
"I farted".
"Exquisite" Extend a compliment to your Portuguese host by describing
something belonging to them as 'exquisite' and you might be met with
askance looks: 'esquisito' in Portuguese means 'weird'.

In Hungary
"Cookie" If you're visiting Hungary, whether on business or for
pleasure, avoid asking for a cookie. It means 'small penis' in
Hungarian.

In Japan
"Jerry" It's perhaps a little late for Ben & Jerry's ice cream, but if
you're in Japan, avoid using the word – it means 'diarrhoea' over
there.

In Italy
"Tremendous" Refrain from boasting about the tremendous prices you
offer your clients. In this country, 'tremendo' is the word for
'terrible'.

In Netherlands
"Bill" Asking for the bill might raise a few guffaws in the
Netherlands: 'bil' means 'buttocks' there.
"Lager" It might confuse your Dutch colleagues if you were to ask for
a 'lager' when having a few drinks with them after work. Lager means
'storage' in Dutch.

In Spain
"Cool" The word cool is too close for comfort to the Spanish word
'culo'; a crude term for 'bum'. Best avoided.
That some words can be misinterpreted not only has relevance for those
who frequently go abroad on business, but as Tictail point out , also
for online businesses where 'borderless' transactions take place. So
if you've often wondered why your "exquisite Madagascan chocolates"
fly like hotcakes everywhere in the world except Brazil and Portugal,
perhaps you now have the answer: weird, dodgy chocolates just won't
sell.

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10 Questions To Ask A University If You Want To Study Abroad

Studying abroad may be one of the most beneficial experiences for a
college student. By studying abroad, students have the opportunity to
study in a foreign nation and take in the allure and culture of a new
land. Studying abroad seems prostrated when you don't have necessary
information about the school you want to study, probably because you
did not ask or you did not know what to ask.


Don't really know what to ask a university? Don't waste this
opportunity. Below are some things you really should enquire about
when deciding where to study abroad.
As you may know, you can ask a university any questions which you have
about them by clicking on the 'Contact institution' button whenever
you see it on our site. This way you can begin a conversation with
them; let them get to know you; and obtain all the information you
need to make an informed decision about where you study.
But what should you ask?

It can be easy to simply ask about the scholarship opportunities they
offer. However institutions receive hundreds of such enquiries, so
your message won't stand out. The more unique or personalised your
question or enquiry, the more likely it will resonate with the
university staff member who reads it; it will be something different
from what they see normally.

There are a lot of other things you should be asking. Just think of
everything which you would want to know about a university you might
be studying at (especially one in a completely different country from
your own).
Here are some ideas to get you thinking about what you may ask…

Here are Questions To Ask A University If You Want To Study Abroad

1. 'Where can I live?'
Do you know what accommodation the institution offers? Is this
accommodation on or off-campus? How expensive is this accommodation
and what's included? Are you guaranteed a place in on-campus
accommodation in your first year? What support is there to find
accommodation off-campus?

2. 'What's the international student body like?'
What proportion of students currently enrolled are from overseas? What
countries do these students come from? Are there many students from
your own country? If so, are there any specific clubs or societies
which are tailored to students from here?

3. 'How is the course taught?'
Is the course taught through lectures, lab work or seminars? How many
students are in these classes? What is the structure of a normal
lecture/seminar? Will you work independently, or with one or more
students as part of group-work? How many hours can you expect to spend
on campus each week? Does this include face-time with your professors
in their office hours?

4. 'What would you study specifically on a course?'
Can you get some specific details on the material you'll be studying
i.e. specific authors or cases? How much depth would you go into? Do
you get to choose the modules you take? Or is there a core curriculum
which is mandatory for everyone?

5. 'What have previous graduates on this course gone on to do?'
Does the university have any notable alumni in your field? Perhaps
someone famous who you look up to? What companies or organisations are
these alumni now working for which you might be able to apply to later
too? Could you get work experience with one of these companies or
alongside one of these individuals? Are there any unusual paths which
graduates have gone down which might not be obvious?
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6. 'What should I study if I want to study at a higher level later?'
If you have aspirations to study at postgraduate level or a further
study level, what should you study before that (i.e. at undergraduate
level)? What courses does the university offer which you could study
which would allow you to make this progression? Are there pathways or
pre-masters courses available?

7. 'Can you confirm the application deadlines?'
When are these deadlines? Are there different deadlines for students
from different countries? What are the deadlines for scholarship
applications for these courses? What do you need to provide by this
date?

8. 'What's the local area like?'
Why should you study in that region? What are the main attractions? Is
there much of a nightlife? How easy is it to get around by public
transport? Is it a major student town, or a mix of ages and
backgrounds?
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9. 'How can the university help me find employment after I complete my course?'
Does the university have links to local, national or international
industries or organisations? Are any of these in the same field as
you're studying? Is there a careers department or service on campus?
Are there are opportunities to complete work experience or practical
work as part of your course?

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