3.2.- British and American English.
Did you know that English in the USA is different from British English? There are differences in pronunciation, spelling, grammar and vocabulary.
In the table below you can see British English words and their American equivalent. It is important for you to know it since when working for the hospitality industry you will find both American and British guests:
| British English | American English | British English (2) | American English(2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Autumn. | Fall. | 19. Ground floor. | First floor. |
| 2. Bill (at a restaurant). | Check. | 20. Headmaster. | Principal. |
| 3. Biscuit. | Cookie. | 21. Holiday. | Vacation. |
| 4. Boot (of a car). | Trunk. | 22. Leisure centre. | Sports center. |
| 5. Candyfloss. | Cotton candy. | 23. Lift. | Elevator. |
| 6. Car park. | Parking lot. | 24. Lorry. | Truck. |
| 7. Caravan. | Camper / RV. | 25. Motorway. | Highway. |
| 8. Cashpoint. | ATM. | 26. Petrol station. | Gas station. |
| 9. Chemist’s. | Pharmacy. | 27. Take a photo. | Take a picture. |
| 10. Chips. | French fries. | 28. Queue. | Line. |
| 11. City centre. | Downtown. | 29. Rubbish. | Garbage / Trash. |
| 12. Cooker. | Stove / Oven. | 30. Shop. | Store. |
| 13. Crisps. | Chips. | 31. Shop assistant. | Salesperson. |
| 14. Curriculum Vitae (CV). | Resumé. | 32. Surname. | Last name. |
| 15. Do the washing-up. | Wash the dishes. | 33. Sweets. | Candy. |
| 16. Flat. | Apartment. | 34. Timetable. | Schedule. |
| 17. Football. | Soccer. | 35. Toilet / Loo. | Restroom. |
| 18. Garden. | Yard. | 36. Underground / Tube. | Subway. |
As far as spelling is concerned, look at the different spelling of these words which appear in the list above:
Centre (British English). – Center (American English).
Ejercicio Resuelto
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