There's an old saying America and Britain are
two nations divided by a common language.
But are American and British
English really so different?
The most noticeable difference between American
and British English is vocabulary.
There are hundreds of everyday
words that are different.
In this English lesson, you will learn
the 50 common everyday words that have
noticeable differences in their spelling and pronunciation.
Let's get started.
Football.
Soccer.
Lorry. Truck.
Biscuit.
Cookie. Film. Movie. Fuel.
Gas.
Autumn. Fall.
Rubber.
Eraser. Chips.
French fries.
Crisps chips.
Holiday vacation.
Torch.
Flashlight.
AdLift, an elevator.
Tap.
Faucet.
Jumper.
Sweater.
Trousers. Pants.
Sneakers.
Curtains.
Drapes.
Pajamas.
The pronunciation is almost the
same in British English.
It's spelled with a Y and American.
Spell it with an A.
Pants, underwear.
Nappy, diaper.
Waistcoat vest.
Mobile phone.
Cell phone.
Postcode, zip code, vest, undershirt.
Takeaway, takeout.
Suites.
Candy coach, zucchini.
Car park.
Parking lotor.
Way, highway, boot, trunk.
Tire, tire timetable, schedule.
Caravan, trailer, bonnet.
Hood, post, mail, fringe bangs an area of
hair hanging over the forehead, almost touching the
eyebrows is called fringe or bangs.
A draw.
A tie.
Plaster, band aid.
Hue line, lavish.
Garbage or trash.
Ladybird.
Ladybug. Dummy.
Fire cot, crib.
Wardrobe.
Closet.
Cabinet. Chest.
CV.
Resume.
Chemists.
Drugstore.
Underground subway.
Overpass.
Flyover, trashcan.
Dust bin.
Those were 50 everyday words
in British and American English.
I think the difference between American
and British English is often exaggerated.
If you can understand one style, you should be
able to understand the other style as well.
Now it's your turn.
What style of English are you learning?
American or the British English?
And why did you choose it?
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