English
By oriental
@oriental (1050)
Uruguay
July 13, 2007 11:03pm CST
In my early teens, my English teacher, a British lady raised in Argentina, used to remark the differences between American and British English, not only in spelling but also in different words used each side of the Atlantic Ocean. The following are only part of those I remember. I'd like you to add more. Aussies, Kiwis and Kanooks are also wellcome. :)
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@MelodyRhapsodical (1248)
• United States
14 Jul 07
I'm big fan of British bands and they're constantly using words that I don't know! I also had a best friend who lived in Ireland and we had misunderstandings all the time. LOL. It is really funny when we come between these language barriers, when they're in essence the same language! Haha. Lemme see if I can remember some...
U.S = UK (meanings)
Sidewalk = Footpath
Movie = Film
Potato Chips = Crisps
French Fries = Chips
Soda/Coke = Pop/fizzy drink
Sweater = Jumper
Billboard = hoarding
Stroller = Pram
Store = Shop
Diapers = Nappies
Candy = Sweets
Gas = Petrol
Suspenders = braces
Crazy = mad
Mail/mailman/mailbox = post/postman/postbox
Garbage = rubbish
Bar = pub
There's so much more, I can't remember! As for spelling, I don't remember much..
US = UK
Center = Centre
Favorite = Favourite
Color = Colour
Yeah, that's all I remember. I'm so thankful for my Irish friend, I'd be lost when I went to Europe if it weren't for him teaching me so much! Heheh!
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@oriental (1050)
• Uruguay
14 Jul 07
Your list is much longer than the one I was supposed to add to my discussion, but I forgot to.
I would mention also: (British/American) lift/elevator; aeroplane/airplane; bachelor/single;
Jimmie,Johnnie/Jimmy,Johnny; theatre/theater; autumn/fall; don't mention it/you're wellcome.
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@MelodyRhapsodical (1248)
• United States
14 Jul 07
Oh yeah! I remember those! And the Brits also say "Cheers" and "Ta" for thanks. Hehe! Makes me want to be a Brit sometimes, their words are way cooler than ours!
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