Around the world
People from Russia
the Russians
A container that you put rubbish in.
bin
A place where you buy bread
baker's / bakery
You use this machine to dry your hair
hairdryer
A talk someone gives in order to teach people about a particular subject, usually at a university or college.
lecture
People from China
the Chinese
A plastic bag that you put inside a container for holding waste
bin bag
A place where you buy flowers
florist's / flower shop
A piece of cloth that you use to dry yourself
towel
A college building where students live
hall of residence / dorm / dormitory
People from Ireland
The Irish
A date printed on a product such as food after which it should not be sold
sell-by-date
A place where you buy newspapers
newsagent's
A bag for toiletries, toothbrushes, etc.
wash bag / sponge bag / bathroom kit
A letter sent with your CV explaining why you're the best candidate
covering letter / cover letter / motivational letter
People from the Netherlands
the Dutch
A container made from cardboard or plastic, in which milk or fruit juice, etc. is sold
carton
A place where you buy alcohol
off-licence
A substance that protects your skin from the sun
sunscreen
A long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done for a higher college or university degree
thesis / dissertation
A person from Spain
a Spaniard
A place where rubbish is buried
landfill (site)
A place you pay to use machines that wash and dry clothes
launderette
A substance that protects you from insects
insect-repellent
A fixed period of time which tests the ability or performance of somebody before they are offered the job permanently
trial period