Vocabulary: British English vs American English (12)

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candy

purse

underpants

movie theatre

movie

 

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   American people say ‘candy‘. What do British people say?

   • sweets
   • chewy
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   American people say ‘purse‘. What do British people say?

   • handbag
   • carrier bag
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   American people say ‘underpants‘. What do British people say?

   • pants
   • undertrousers
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   American people say ‘movie theatre‘. What do British people say?

   • movie house
   • cinema
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   American people say ‘movie‘. What do British people say?

   • cinema show
   • film
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Example sentences:

American English: Candy

British English: Sweets

Examples

A: Would you like a sweet?
B: No thanks. I’ve just brushed my teeth.

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A: When does the film start?
B: In 30 minutes.
A: OK. Do you want to get some sweets from the shop?
B: Good idea. Let’s go.

American English: Purse

British English: Handbag

Examples

A: Is that a new handbag Sarah?
B: Yes it is. I bought it last weekend. It’s really convenient because it’s got loads of pockets. Look!
A: Oh yes. I really like it.

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A: What have you got in your handbag today Kate?
B: Let me see…I’ve got a packet of tissues, some make-up, my purse with my money and credit cards, a small bottle of water, my phone, my diary, a hair brush, a pen, some hand cream, a…
A: OK stop! You have too many things!

American English: Underpants

British English: Pants

Examples

A: What kind of pants do you prefer, boxers or briefs?
B: I prefer boxers, but when I’m playing sport I’ll usually wear briefs.

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A: When I went to New York, I asked the shop assistant where the pants section was, but she took me to the trousers section.
B: Yes it’s a bit confusing isn’t it. In England we wear pants under our trousers, but in America pants means trousers.

American English: The movie theatre

British English: The cinema

Examples

A: Do you fancy going to the cinema at the weekend?
B: Yes, but I don’t know what’s on. Is there anything you want to watch?

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A: Did you do anything interesting at the weekend?
B: Yes. I went to the cinema with my friend.

American English: a movie

British English: a film

Examples

A: Have you seen any good films lately?
B: Not really. I went to watch the new Schwarzenegger film at the cinema last weekend, but it was terrible?

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A: What kind of films do you like?
B: I like mysteries and thrillers. How about you?
A: I really like fantasy and science fiction films.

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