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British vs. American English
In the US many nouns become verbs by adding -ize (standardize). These same words usually end in -ise in Britain, despite the British dictionaries which show -ize as the main form with -ise as an...
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Difference between British and American English –‘wanker’
Wikipedia definition of the term ‘wanker’ and how derogatory it can be in different countries. Article with video And just remember – even if you do slip up and say something that is embarrassing, you...
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British and American English – spelling
British and American spelling There are several areas in which British and American spelling are different. These are the main ones to be aware of. Words ending in –re British English words that end in...
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British and American English – terms I
British English American English A accelerator gas pedal, accelerator aerial (TV, radio) antenna, aerial Alsatian German shepherd American Indian Native American anorak jacket, parka at the weekend on...
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British and American English – terms II
British and American terms British and American English often spell the same word differently, for example: labour/labor, enthrall/enthral, or centre/center. You can find out more about these...
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British and American English – spelling
British -our vs. American-or difference armour armor behaviour behavior colour color favourite favorite flavour flavor harbour harbor honour honor humour humor labour labor neighbour neighbor rumour...
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Pants (UK), pants (US), pants (mathematical) and a pile of pants
Another potential for embarrassment between US and UK English In the US pants are worn outside your underwear: In many parts in the UK pants ARE your underwear: So, it may be inadvisable to say ‘ooh...
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Differences between Canada and the USA
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British words that mean something different in the US
Some of the ones I can think of off the top of my head cotton braces cookie fag buns fanny This site has some more Vest Biscuit Chips Rubber pants
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Pants (UK), pants (US), pants (mathematical) and a pile of pants
Another potential for embarrassment between US and UK English In the US pants are worn outside your underwear: In many parts in the UK pants ARE your underwear: So, it may be inadvisable to say ‘ooh...
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