British English vs. American English
British English vs. American English
The Outline of This Lesson on British English vs. American English
?? British English | ?? American English |
bath | bathtub |
analogue | analog |
dustbin | trash can |
dialogue | dialog |
tap | faucet |
archaeology | archeology |
athletics | track and field |
the cinema | the movies |
first floor | second floor |
garden | backyard |
flat | apartment |
lift | elevator |
reception | front desk |
axe | ax |
sweet shop | candy store |
barrister | attorney |
bonnet | hood |
torch | flashlight |
wardrobe | closet |
toilet | restroom |
trolley | cart |
washbasin | sink |
pushchair | stroller |
a mark | a grade |
academic staff | faculty |
holiday | vacation |
headmaster | principal |
maths | math |
open day | open house |
break time | recess |
packed lunch | bag lunch |
rubber | eraser |
staff room | teacher’s lounge |
full stop | period |
timetable | schedule |
canteen | cafeteria |
coffin | casket |
chat show | talk show |
plimsolls | gym shoes |
defence | defense |
docker | longshoreman |
cosy | cozy |
donkey work | grunt work |
card index | card catalog |
primary school | elementary school |
aubergine | eggplant |
beetroot | beet |
candyfloss | cotton candy |
biscuit | cookie |
chips | French fries |
cutlery | silverware |
eggy bread | French toast |
fairy cake | cupcake |
flan | fruit pie |
gammon | ham |
jam | jelly |
enquiry | inquiry |
flask | thermos |
jug | pitcher |
expiry | expiration |
handbag | purse |
maize | corn |
minced meat | ground meat |
spring onion | green onion |
grey | gray |
tin | can |
clothes peg | clothespin |
wellington boots | rubber boots |
jumper | sweater |
nappy | diaper |
underwear | panties |
dungarees | overalls |
trainers | sneakers |
trousers | pants |
swimming suit | bating suit |
zip | zipper |
waistcoat | vest |
dressing gown | bathrobe |
pyjamas | pajamas |
fire engine | fire truck |
car park | parking lot |
crossroads | intersection |
lorry | truck |
motorbike | motorcycle |
pavement | sidewalk |
petrol | gas |
indicator | turn signal |
inverted commas | quotation marks |
roundabout | traffic circle |
taxi | cab / taxi |
aeroplane | airplane |
tyre | tire |
windscreen | windshield |
anti clockwise | counter-clockwise |
syllabus | curriculum |
autumn | fall |
touch wood | knock on wood |
take a photo | take a picture |
pocket money | allowance |
football | soccer |
ladybird | ladybug |
postcode | zip code |
queue | line |
post | |
high street | main street |
kit | uniform |
film | movie |
cashier | teller |
train carriage | train car |
sellotape | scotch tape |
dustman | garbageman |
postman | mailman |
learnt | learned |
nil | zero |
caretaker | janitor |
dear | expensive |
draughts | checkers |
fire brigade | fire department |
lass | girl |
jumble sale | yard sale |
loo | bathroom |
mum | mom |
mobile phone | cellular phone / cellphone |
noughts and crosses | tic-tac toe / tick-tack toe |
parcel | package |
phone box | phone booth |
pen friend | pen pal |
plaster | band-aid |
nursery school | kindergarten |
pitch | field |
dummy | pacifier |
at the weekend | on the weekend |
Instructions
- Source: Noun
/sɔːs/ US /sɔːrs/ noun [C] 1. the place something comes from or starts at, or the cause of something: a source of heat/energy/light Oranges are a good source of vitamin C. Money is often a source of tension and disagreements in young married couples.
2. someone or something that supplies information: The journalist refused to reveal her sources (= say who had given the information to her). According to Government sources (= people in the Government) many MPs are worried about this issue. source /sɔːs/ US /sɔːrs/ verb [T often passive] to get something from a particular place: Where possible the produce used in our restaurant is sourced locally.“>Source: embedded videos, selected texts, or assigned coursebooks - Study the assigned Source: Noun
/sɔːs/ US /sɔːrs/ noun [C] 1. the place something comes from or starts at, or the cause of something: a source of heat/energy/light Oranges are a good source of vitamin C. Money is often a source of tension and disagreements in young married couples.
2. someone or something that supplies information: The journalist refused to reveal her sources (= say who had given the information to her). According to Government sources (= people in the Government) many MPs are worried about this issue. source /sɔːs/ US /sɔːrs/ verb [T often passive] to get something from a particular place: Where possible the produce used in our restaurant is sourced locally.“>source and Write down (phrasal verb)
to note or jot down something using a notepad and pen or pencil:
Let me write down your telephone number in case.“>write down the English vocabulary points that are mentioned or explained in this lesson in the Interactive (adj)
/ˌɪn.təˈræk.tɪv/ US /-ţɚ-/ involving communication or interaction among the people in a system or group – collaborative – communicative: In our online English forums, the students can practice English in an interactive way by raising and answering questions.“>interactive Comment (noun & verb)
/ˈkɒm.ent/ US /ˈkɑː.ment/ your opinion that you say or write in a particular context – viewpoint – point of view: On LELB Society, you can leave as many questions or comments as you wish in our interactive forums.“>comment form below. - You can make any examples of the discussed vocabulary items and leave them as comments.
- You are also encouraged to add further explanations or examples about the current Topic: Noun
/ˈtɒp.ɪk/ US /ˈtɑː.pɪk/ noun [C] a subject which is discussed, written about or studied: Our discussion ranged over various topics, such as acid rain and the hole in the ozone layer.“>topic as long as they are related.
Funny, I didn’t know many of these subtle differences!
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