
“Two countries separated by a common language” – George Bernard Shaw Since being here, some things have been lost in translation. You’ll see what I mean in a minute. Our London flat (apartment) is still largely unfurnished. I must get a move on (hurry up with) this because my husband arrives tomorrow and among other things we need clothes hangers (coat hangers). There are built-in wardrobes (closets) with rails, but curiously no drawers for jumpers (sweaters). The sitting room...