American and British English! English learners are often confused about the difference between British and American English. This lesson will provide a useful list of these differences with ESL images.
American and British English | Vocabulary Differences
U.S. – U.K
1. cookie – biscuit
2. cart – trolley
3. diaper – nappy
4. flashlight – torch
5. face – slappy ham
6. fries – chips
7. chips – crisps
8. airplane – aeroplane
9. apartment – flat
10. busy – engaged
11. cab – taxi
12. can – tin
13. candy – sweets
14. check – bill
15. doctor’s office – doctor’s surgery
16. eraser – rubber
17. fall – autumn
18. soccer – football
19. movie – film
20. mail – post
21. garbage – rubbish
22. zipper – zip
23. sneakers – trainers
24. cell phone – mobile phone
25. vacation – holiday
26. gas – petrol
27. restroom – toilet
28. math – maths
29. yard – garden
30. purse – handbag
31. trailer – caravan
American vs. British Vocabulary Differences
American and British English | Spelling Differences
Here is the list of differences between British and American English in spelling:
U.S. – U.K
1. center – centre
2. meter – metre
3. theater – theatre
4. check – cheque
5. checker – chequer
6. analyze – analyse
7. criticize – criticise
8. color – colour
9. favorite – favourite
10. honor – honour
11. dialog – dialogue
12. catalog– catalogue
13. defense – defence
14. license – licence
15. practise – practice
16. neighbor – neighbour
17. jewelry – jewellery
18.pajamas – pyjamas
19. whiskey – whisky
20. learned – learnt
21. fulfill – fulfil
22. dreamed – dreamt
23. mustache – moustache
American vs. British Spelling Differences
American and British English | Grammatical Differences
Here is the list of differences between British and American English in grammar:
U.S. – U.K
1. take a vacation – go on holiday
2. go downtown – visit a city centre
3. take a bath – have a bath
4. set the table – lay the table
5. raise a child – bring up a child
6. get a driver’s license – get a driving licence
7. I demanded that he apologize. – I demanded that he should apologise.
8. We insisted that something be done about the problem. – We insisted that something should be done about the problem.
10. You have? – Have you?
11. She isn’t? – Isn’t she?
12. in the hospital – in hospital
13. month/ day/ year – day/ month/ year
14. She has an interesting book. – She has got an interesting book.
15. Sam just went home. – Sam’s just gone home.
American vs. British Grammatical Differences
Cammy Thisanya
Thursday 28th of January 2021
This is really useful🙏🙏