Vocabulary:
zucchini
appetizer
jelly
egg plant
the check
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Vocabulary:
zucchini
appetizer
jelly
egg plant
the check
How well do you know British English?
Try this quick quiz before you continue…
Example sentences:
American English: Zucchini
British English: Courgette
Examples
A: Is that a cucumber?
B: No. It’s a courgette. (コージェット)
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A: How do you like to eat courgettes?
B: Well, they are nice in salads, but I also like to use them in pasta sauces.
American English: Appetizer
British English: Starter
Examples
A: What are you going to have for a starter?
B: Maybe nothing. I think I’ll just have a main course.
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A: What starter do you recommend?
B: I had the tomato gazpacho last time I came here. It was delicious.
A: OK. I’ll get that then!
American English: Jelly
British English: Jam
Examples
A: What did you have for breakfast this morning?
B: I had a cup of tea, and a slice of toast with strawberry jam.
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A: When I went to the USA, my host family introduced me to peanut butter and jam sandwiches.
B: Yes, I like them too! Have you tried peanut butter, jam, and banana?
A: Not yet, but I will. I like trying new things!
American English: Egg plant
British English: Aubergine
Examples
A: How do you say ‘nasu’ (なす) in the UK?
B: We say ‘aubergine‘ (オーバジーン).
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A: What did you think of aubergine when you were a child?
B: I liked it. The only vegetable I didn’t like was celery.
American English: the check
British English: the bill
Examples
A: Excuse me, waiter?
B: Yes.
A: Can we have the bill please?
B: Certainly. Just a moment please.
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A: Hello. Can we pay for our meal please?
B: Can I have your bill please?
A: The bill?
B: Yes. It should be on your table.
A: Oh. I’m sorry. I didn’t pick it up. I’ll go and get it.
