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    American vs. British English: by Barbara Toczko

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    British and American English have some differences in vocabulary and terminology. For example, British English refers to an elevator as a lift, underwear as pants, and subway as underground. Meanwhile, American English uses words like elevator, French fries, and subway instead of lift, chips, and underground respectively. The document provides examples of some common vocabulary differences and encourages the reader to test their knowledge of British and American English terms through a linked quiz.

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    British and American English have some differences in vocabulary and terminology. For example, British English refers to an elevator as a lift, underwear as pants, and subway as underground. Meanwhile, American English uses words like elevator, French fries, and subway instead of lift, chips, and underground respectively. The document provides examples of some common vocabulary differences and encourages the reader to test their knowledge of British and American English terms through a linked quiz.

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    British and American English have some differences in vocabulary and terminology. For example, British English refers to an elevator as a lift, underwear as pants, and subway as underground. Meanwhile, American English uses words like elevator, French fries, and subway instead of lift, chips, and underground respectively. The document provides examples of some common vocabulary differences and encourages the reader to test their knowledge of British and American English terms through a linked quiz.

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    AMERICAN VS.

    BRITISH
    ENGLISH

    By Barbara Toczko
    Can a Brit understand an American?
    Do you know...
    • ... any British terms?
    • ... any American ones?
    • ... how BE and AE differ apart from vocabulary?
    BE AE
    lift elevator
    pants underwear
    trousers pants
    taxi cab
    autumn fall
    underground subway
    chips French fries
    BE AE
    bill check
    rubbish garbage
    mobile phone cell phone
    petrol gas
    shopping centre mall
    holiday vacation
    football soccer
    Now... scan the QR code below, open the link
    and see how well you know BE and AE 

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