Vocabulary: British English vs American English (8)

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lawyer

schedule

can

flashlight

subway

 

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

   • legal man
   • solicitor
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   American people say ‘schedule‘. What do British people say?

   • timetable
   • time list
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   American people say ‘can‘. What do British people say?

   • alumi
   • tin
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   American people say ‘flashlight‘. What do British people say?

   • light stick
   • torch
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   American people say ‘subway‘. What do British people say?

   • tube / underground
   • under-rail / tram
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Example sentences:

American English: a lawyer

British English: a solicitor

Examples

A: I’m thinking about making a will. Do you know how to do it?
B: I think it’s quite easy, but I think you should get some advice from a solicitor.
A: Good idea!

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A: What are you going to study at university?
B: I’m going to study law.
A: So you want to be a solicitor in the future?
B: I hope so!

American English: a schedule

British English: a timetable

Examples

A: Can I book an English lesson next Tuesday morning please?
B: Just a second, let me check my timetable…Is 10:30-11:30 OK?
A: Yes that’s great. See you next Tuesday.

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A: Excuse me. Have you got an up-to-date train timetable please?
B: Here you go. This is this month’s new timetable.
A: Great. Thanks.

American English: a can

British English: a tin

Examples

A: Do you need any chopped tomatoes?
B: Yes, can you get two tins please.

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A: What else is on your shopping list?
B: a tin of tuna, a tin of beans, two cans of beer, and a tin of sardines.
A: Any vegetables?
B: No. We’ll get those from the farm shop.

American English: a flashlight

British English: a torch

Examples

A: We’ve got a power cut. Do you have any candles we can borrow?
B: No sorry. I’ve got a couple of torches though, you can borrow those.
A: Thanks. That’s great.

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A: I think oil is leaking from my car.
B: Let me have a look. Yes, I think you’re right. It’s a bit dark though, I can’t really see where it’s coming from.
A: Here, will this torch help?
B: Thanks. Ah yes, I see. It’s leaking from that tube. You should take it to a garage.

American English: the subway

British English: the tube / underground

Examples

A: What’s the best way to travel around London?
B: The tube is probably the most convenient. Especially if you have an Oyster Card.

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A: Is it better to use a bus or the underground in London?
B: In terms of cost, they are the same price. The underground is probably easier to navigate than a bus. However, if you take a bus you can see London while you travel!

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