Speak English Now Podcast: Learn English | Speak English without grammar. #094 American vs. British Vocabulary Differences #2
Jun 28, 2019
This podcast explores the vocabulary differences between American and British English, including a word guessing game. It covers words such as truck and lorry, and highlights other variations in vocabulary usage like Z, period, zip code, timetable, eraser, and elevator. The episode also includes a point of view story exercise and promotes an English speaking and grammar course.
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Varied Differences Beyond Pronunciation
- American and British English differ not only in pronunciation but in spelling, vocabulary, and some grammar.
- Recognizing these systematic differences helps learners understand regional usage and avoid confusion.
Practice By Guessing Equivalents
- Listen for American vocabulary first and try to guess the British equivalent as an active learning exercise.
- Practice by mapping words like truck to lorry to build awareness of regional synonyms.
Learn Common Noun Pairs
- Memorize common noun swaps like American 'truck' and British 'lorry' by using them in sentences.
- Use contrastive examples to make the pairs stick in memory during conversation practice.