Indian-American English
Mind Your Language
Speak slowly and pronounce properly.The first part you really need to practice
otherwise you'll hear "come again", "pardon me", "I'm sorry", "I didn't get you etc."
from the person opposite. Be ready for the changes in pronounciation like
(Schedule -> skedule),(Route -> raut), And substitutions like (Petrol -> gas) etc.
-- Useful EBooks --
Here is the dictionary on Indian - American English
Food Related
| Indian |
American |
| Coriander | Cilantro |
| Cold drink | Soda pop |
| Curds | Yogurt |
| Nes-coffee | Instant coffee |
| Filter-coffee | Brewed coffee |
| Milk Powder | Cream |
| Hotel | Restaurant |
| Jelly | Gelatin |
| Toilet | Rest Room |
| Lady fingers | Okra |
| Brinjal | Eggplant |
| Biscuit | Cookies |
| (Potato) Wafers | Chips |
| Finger chips | French fries |
| Groundnuts | Peanuts |
General
| Indian |
American |
| Transistor | Radio |
| Two-in-One | Boom Box |
| Current | Electricity |
| $10 Note | $10 Bill |
| Cell | Battery |
| Torch | Flashlight |
| Rubber | Erazer |
| Dustbin | Trash can |
| Inflammable | Flammmable |
| Mess | Dorm cafeteria |
| Lift | Elevator |
| To fix | To install |
| To repair | To fix |
| Bargain | deal |
Transport Related
| Indian |
American |
| Traffic signal | Traffic light |
| Petrol pump | Gas station |
| Petrol | Gas |
| Diesel | Fuel |
| Pavement/Footpath | Sidewalk |
| Zebra crossing | Crosswalk |
| Take a lift | Get a ride |
| Motorcycle | Motorbike |
| Cycle | Bike |
