British vs American vocabulary
Many people learn English from watching American films and TV shows and pick up words that we don't use in Britain. Take a look at the 10 words below to see what we would say instead:
British American
Biscuit = Cookie
Chips = Fries
Sweets = Candy
Film = Movie
Petrol = Gas
Lift = Elevator
Post = Mail
Rubbish = Trash/garbage
Torch = Flashlight
Trousers = Pants
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Many people learn English from watching American films and TV shows and pick up words that we don't use in Britain. Take a look at the 10 words below to see what we would say instead:
British American
Biscuit = Cookie
Chips = Fries
Sweets = Candy
Film = Movie
Petrol = Gas
Lift = Elevator
Post = Mail
Rubbish = Trash/garbage
Torch = Flashlight
Trousers = Pants
Click here to return to the Language Lab home page
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