Vocabulary:
drugstore
diaper
cookie
take out
restroom
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Vocabulary:
drugstore
diaper
cookie
take out
restroom
How well do you know British English?
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Example sentences:
American English: Drugstore
British English: Chemist
Examples
A: I’ve got a terrible headache.
B: Do you want me to get you anything from the chemist?
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A: Did you know a new chemist has opened in town?
B: Really? I hope it’s bigger than the old one. It didn’t have much choice.
A: It is. It’s much bigger.
American English: Diaper
British English: Nappy
Examples
A: How old is your son?
B: He’s two and a half. He’s out of nappies now!
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A: I’m just going to change the baby’s nappy.
B: OK. Do we have enough left, or do we need to buy some more?
A: I’ll check.
American English: Cookie
British English: Biscuit
Examples
A: Would you like a biscuit with your cup of tea?
B: Yes please!
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A: Why haven’t you finished your dinner?
B: Sorry, I’m not so hungry.
A: I told you not to eat so many biscuits when you get home after school.
American English: Take out
British English: Take away
Examples
A: What shall we have for dinner tonight?
B: How about a take away?
A: That’s a good idea. Indian or Chinese or…
B: Let’s get a Chinese take away. I haven’t had Chinese food for a while.
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A: Can I get a cheeseburger, fries, and an iced tea please?
B: Certainly. To eat in or take away?
A: To take away please.
American English: Restroom
British English: Loo
Examples
A: Excuse me, where’s the loo please?
B: It’s just down there, next to the lift. (Lift = UK, elevator = US)
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A: Where’s John? Has he gone home?
B: I don’t think so. I think he’s gone to the loo.
