Someone asked me about english and I had a hard time explaining it. Any easy way to explain it.?

Question

I tried to explain top, center, draw, left, and right but I didn't explain it well

Answer 1

English is putting spin on the cue ball.  By doing so you effect its path and the path of object balls.

Is there anything in particular you'd like to know?

Answer 2

English is another term for side spin. Left or right. It is imparted by hitting the cue ball on either side of the vertical axis. Draw and follow can be used in combination with english but are not considered english themselves.

Answer 3

that's what lots of opponents call (lucky shots)you've played them before? its a technique, don't tell them to much!!!