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British words that mean something different in the US

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on January 13, 2016January 7, 2016

Some of the ones I can think of off the top of my head cotton…

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Potentially Embarrassing Differences Between British and American English

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  • Posted on April 10, 2014May 31, 2014

In the classroom one is seldom taught those embarrassing words that might cause English speakers…

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British vs. American English

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on May 11, 2013June 20, 2014

In the US many nouns become verbs by adding -ize (standardize). These same words usually…

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Difference between British and American English – ‘wanker’

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on May 9, 2013May 1, 2013

Wikipedia definition of the term ‘wanker’ and how derogatory it can be in different countries. Article…

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British and American English – spelling

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on February 26, 2013February 26, 2013

British -our vs. American-or difference armour armor behaviour behavior colour color favourite favorite flavour flavor harbour harbor honour…

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British and American English – terms II

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on February 26, 2013February 26, 2013

British and American terms British and American English often spell the same word differently, for…

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British and American English – terms I

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on February 26, 2013February 26, 2013

British English American English A accelerator gas pedal, accelerator aerial (TV, radio) antenna, aerial Alsatian…

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British and American English – spelling

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on February 26, 2013

British and American spelling There are several areas in which British and American spelling are…

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