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Какие слова относятся к американскому, а какие к британскому английскому? Как не попасть впросак во время путешествий, в кафе или в магазине? |
Американский и британский английский
How do Brits and Americans use words differently?
Although the UK and the US share a common language, there are some rather significant differences in terms of spelling, pronunciation, and vocabulary. In our previous blog posts, we have already covered the differences in spelling and pronunciation between those two countries. This week, we turn our attention to some food, travel, and fashion related terminology you have to watch out for.
Food
Some foods have different names in the US and in Britain. Watch this video to avoid ordering the wrong thing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cafTLvlbyqw&feature=emb_logo
Road travel
Going on a road trip is a very different experience in the US and in England. Our video looks at some of the differences between British and American vocabulary.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c52JMUgpjhY&feature=emb_logo
Fashion and clothing
Not all clothes have the same names on different sides of the Atlantic. Here are the word differences between British and American terms in the fashion world you have to know.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIv4GeL-I1Y&feature=emb_logo
