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English 12 Public

Talk about expressions that differ in British and American English.

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Your FLAT is really nice.

apartment

15

In order to get there, you have to take the UNDERGROUND.

subway

15

I need to buy NAPPIES for the baby.

diapers

15

I think I’m going to get off the next exit and buy some PETROL before we run out.

gas / gasoline

15

My TRAINERS are quite old. But I still like to wear them.

sneakers

15

There's a nice show on the TELLY tonight.

TV / television

15

My PANTS are too tight. They are really bothering me.

underware

15

I’m sorry for the inconvenience, but the LIFT is reserved for people with physical disabilities only.

elevator

15

That fast-food restaurant has the best CHIPS. They are just delicious.

French fries

15

My friend works driving a LORRY. It is a quite stressful job.

truck

15

It took me the whole day cleaning my garage yesterday. The place was filled with RUBBISH.

garbage

15

Hey, can you go outside and get the POST, please?

mail

15