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19 Confounding Discrepancies Between American English And British English by Nobody: 6:51am On Jul 15, 2014 |
As a lifelong Anglophile and a recent newcomer to London, I can understand America’s burgeoning love affair with British English. But even with the spike in usage of Britishisms, there are still a number of words and phrases that can baffle even the most pretentious BBC America fans. Next time you’re in London, keep these translations to hand—or as the Yanks would say, nearby—and you’ll be just fine. Kathleen Elise is a graduate student at University College London.. http://mentalfloss.com/article/12843/19-confounding-discrepancies-between-american-english-and-british-english 1 Like |
Re: 19 Confounding Discrepancies Between American English And British English by Nobody: 6:52am On Jul 15, 2014 |
I prefer the British (London) English to the Standard American English. I believe BrE sounds more exciting and posh 1 Like |
Re: 19 Confounding Discrepancies Between American English And British English by Nobody: 6:56am On Jul 15, 2014 |
Interesting! |
Re: 19 Confounding Discrepancies Between American English And British English by Nobody: 6:59am On Jul 15, 2014 |
^^ Are u familiar with the phrase "To set the cats amongst the pigeons"? That's a famous British phrase. |
Re: 19 Confounding Discrepancies Between American English And British English by spicy244(f): 7:11am On Jul 15, 2014 |
I prefer british english to American. Buh its kinda interesting |
Re: 19 Confounding Discrepancies Between American English And British English by Odunharry(m): 8:58am On Jul 15, 2014 |
#teamBritishENG mod frontpage 2 Likes |
Re: 19 Confounding Discrepancies Between American English And British English by Afam4eva(m): 9:10am On Jul 15, 2014 |
American English is still weird to me. I can never use pant in place of trouser because it means something else in Nigeria(British English). Though i prefer American English and like Ebonics even more |
Re: 19 Confounding Discrepancies Between American English And British English by dapyd1(m): 11:53am On Jul 15, 2014 |
Interesting. |
Re: 19 Confounding Discrepancies Between American English And British English by RANDY1: 2:04am On Jul 16, 2014 |
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Re: 19 Confounding Discrepancies Between American English And British English by 19naia(m): 2:25am On Jul 16, 2014 |
Trunk=Boot Wrench=Spanner Truck=Lorry Cracker=Buiscuit=Cookie Color=colour honor=honour etc. |
Re: 19 Confounding Discrepancies Between American English And British English by Nobody: 2:32am On Jul 16, 2014 |
American English-----British English Roster---Squad Extra time---Over time Entertainer---Artiste Bankruptcy---Administration Trade (sports)----Transfer Sports-----Sport Color------Colour Labor------Labour Intersection----Junction |
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