In the business world today many different countries use English as a working language. However, people learn English from different teachers and places. Some vocabulary is American and some is British. Does it matter which one you use? No, just remember to keep it consistent, if you learned American English keep using that. If you learned British English stick to that.
Is there a difference between British and American English?
British vs American English Vocabulary
- aubergine vs eggplant
- biscuit vs cookie
- boot vs trunk
- car park vs parking lot
- chemist vs drugstore
- courgette vs zucchini
- crisps vs chips
- dustbin vs garbage can
- postcode vs zip code
- pavement vs sidewalk
- jumper vs sweater
- lift vs elevator
