- •Clothes
- •In the uk, we would be embarrassed if people saw our pants. Why?
- •At School
- •On the Road
- •In the uk, we drive slowly over sleeping policemen. Are we afraid of waking them up?
- •I watch the telly whilst lying on the settee.
- •Buildings / Shops
- •Food Are you Peckish? (Are you Hungry?)
- •Parts of a Car
- •In and around the House
- •Other Words
- •British words vs. American words
Buildings / Shops
British English |
American English |
Semi-Detached House |
Duplex |
Flat (one storey) appartment |
Apartment |
Terrace (row of houses joined) |
Town House |
Chemist |
Drug Store / Druggist |
Cafe / Caff (not 24 hrs) |
Diner |
Bungalow |
House (one story) Ranch House |
Food Are you Peckish? (Are you Hungry?)
What's for afters? Have you had your pudding yet?
Are you feeling peckish (hungry)?
That food looks very scrummy (delicious)
British English |
American English |
Biscuit / Bickie (A cookie is a large biscuit) |
Cookie |
Scone |
Biscuit |
Fairy Cake |
Cup Cake |
Courgette |
Zucchini |
Sweets |
Candy |
Sausage / Banger |
Sausage |
Crisps |
Chips |
Chips (French Fries in McDonald's) |
French Fries |
Starter |
Appetizer |
Puddings / Afters / Dessert / Sweets |
Dessert |
Jacket Potato / Baked Potato |
Baked Potato |
Jam |
Jelly or Jam |
Jelly (a dessert in the UK) |
Jell-o (flavoured gelatin) |
Aubergine |
Eggplant |
Sandwich / Butty / Sarny |
Sandwich |
Ice lolly |
Popsicle |
Bill (at restaurant) |
check |
Grill |
Broil |
Food / Grub / Nosh |
Food |
Rasher |
A slice of bacon |
Eggy bread (fried) |
French Toast |
Runner beans |
Green beans |
Soldiers (We dip soldiers in our soft boiled eggs) |
Finger sized slices of toast. |
Take-away |
Take out |
Scotch Pancakes |
Flapjacks |
Flapjacks in England are oats mixed with honey and/or golden syrup and baked then cut into slices. sometimes raisins are added to the mixture. |
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Parts of a Car
British English |
American English |
Bonnet |
Hood |
Windscreen |
Windshield |
Boot |
Trunk |
Reversing lights |
Back-up lights |
Exhaust pipe |
Tail pipe / Muffler |
In and around the House
I watch the telly whilst lying on the settee.
Whilst is used in British English. It is another word for while
British English |
American English |
The Toilet / Loo / The John / Bog / WC / Visiting the little boys (little girl's room). |
Bathroom / Restroom |
Bathroom - the room where the bath is. If you asked us for the bathroom we will think you want to have a bath! |
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Tap |
Faucet |
Garden |
Backyard / Yard |
Wardrobe |
Closet |
Bin / Dust Bin |
Trash Can |
Telephone / Blower / Phone |
Telephone |
Television / Box / Telly/ TV |
TV / Television |
Cooker |
Range or Stove |
Couch / Sofa / Settee |
Sofa |
Hand Basin / Sink |
Sink |
Run the bath |
Fill the tub |
People
British English |
American English |
Girl / Lass |
Girl |
Boy / Lad |
Boy |
Man / Bloke / Gentleman / Guy / Chap |
Man / Guy |
Lady / Woman |
Lady |
Policeman / Bobby / Copper |
Policeman / Cop |
Postman |
Mailman |
Dustman |
Garbage Man |
Friend / Pal / Chum / Mate / Buddy |
Friend / Buddy |
Cashier |
Teller |
Lollypop Man |
Crossing Guard |
Nutter |
Crazy Person |
Mum / Mummy / Mom |
Mom |
Sport
British English |
American English |
Football |
Soccer |
Rounders |
Baseball |
Bat (table tennis) |
Paddle (ping pong) |
