Have you ever made a social faux pas or mistake by using the wrong word in English? I have ! Have a listen to the video and hear what happened . Sometimes the difference between words used in British English and American English does matter! Oh and don’t worry, I talk about Australian English as well.
You can also use the video to practise word stress and intonation for longer English words.
The difference between British English and American English
The difference between British English and American English- word list
American – counter clockwise British – anti-clockwise
fall autumn
attorney barrister
cookie biscuit
hood (car) bonnet (car)
trunk (car) boot ( car)
parking lot car park
fries chips (hot)
stove cooker
chips crisps
pacifier ( for baby) dummy
soccer football
purse/pocket book handbag
Best wishes, Esther
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