British and American English (Part 1)
Celebrating Our Freedom
Agustus 26, 2016Independence Day Celebration
Agustus 29, 2016Clothes
In the UK, we would be embarrassed if people saw our pants. Why?
| BritishEnglish | American English |
| Trousers | Pants |
| Pants / Underwear / Knickers | Underwear / panties |
| Jumper / Pullover / Sweater / Jersey |
Sweater |
| Pinafore Dress | Jumper |
| Vest | Undershirt |
| Waistcoat | Vest |
| Wellington Boots / Wellies | Galoshes |
| Mac (slang for Macintosh) | Rain Coat |
| Plimsolls | Gym Shoes |
| Trainers | Sneakers |
| Braces | Suspenders |
| Suspenders | Holds up stockings |
| Dressing Gown | Robe |
| Nappy | Diaper |
| Pinny / Apron | Apron |
| Polo Neck | Turtle Neck |
| Dressing Gown | Bath Robe |
| Swimming costume / Cozzy | Bathing Suit |
At School
“Stop mucking around and get on with your work,”
shouted the teacher to two students who were off task.
| British English | American English |
| Friend / Mate | Friend |
| Glue | Gum |
| Rubber | Eraser |
| Maths | Math |
| Public School | Private School |
| State School | Public School |
| Holiday | Vacation |
| School dinner | Hot Lunch |
| Staff Room | Teachers Lounge |
| Plimsolls | Gym Shoes |
| “Mucking Around” / Off Task | Off Task / Fooling Around / “Goofing Off” |
| Play Time / Break Time | Recess |
| Open Day / Open Evening | Open House |
| Marking Scheme | Grading Scheme |
| Drawing pins | pushpins or thumbtacks |
Source: resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/questions/americanbritish.html
