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Differences Between American & British English.

VOCABULARY
The most evident differences between British and American English are in vocabulary. Misunderstandings can arise when the same word has different meanings in the two varieties, for example: “pants” – Brit. underwear, Amer. trousers. So if an American doctor told a British patient to “remove his pants”, he might be a little surprised by the result! The word “chips” also causes problems because in American it means “crisps” (Lays, Pringles, etc.), where in British English it means “French fries” (the ones you get at MacDonalds). In other cases, the languages have different terms for the same thing. Here are some common examples (Brit vs. Amer):
Shop Store Bill Check Bin Trash can Biscuit Cookie Boot Trunk (of a car) Car park Parking lot Lift Elevator Full stop Period Pram, pushchair Baby carriage Engaged Busy



Word confusing with multiple meanings
Appetizer / Entrée                                 
Flashlight / Touch
Bank Teller / Cashier
French fries / Chips
Cigarette / Fag
Dessert / Pudding
Eraser / Rubber
Soccer / Football
Sweater / Jumper
Suspenders / Braces
Underwear / Pants
A Flirt / Tart
Hood (car) / Bonnet
Jello / Jelly
Jelly / Jam
Pants / Trousers
Private School / Public School
Public School / State School
Undershirt / Vest














Different Translation of Sentences
British English
“I was waiting in queue for the loo before getting some petrol for my lorry when I realized I left the hob on the aubergines were probably burning.”
American English
“I was waiting in the line for the bathroom before getting some gas for my truck when I realized left the stove on and the eggplant was probably burning.”

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