Many CISL students are curious about the differences in American and British English. Although the two languages are quite similar, there are definitely some vocabulary words that are completely different and can create some confusion! Can you guess which of these words are British and which are American English?

Lorry/Truck

Chips/French fries

Crisps/Potato Chips

Apartment/Flat

Friend/Mate

Chick/Bird (nickname for a girl)

Mad/Crazy

Aubergine/Eggplant

 

Scroll down to see which words are British English and which are American English!

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The British words are in bold. 

Lorry/Truck

Chips/French fries

Crisps/Potato Chips

Apartment/Flat

Friend/Mate

Chick/Bird (nickname for a girl)

Mad/Crazy

Aubergine/Eggplant