British vs. American English Examples

Hello, English fellows! Welcome back to English with Riz! 

Do you know that sometimes, British people and American people use different words for the same thing? Let’s find out!

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In the UK, they call them “chips”! but in the US, it’s “french fries”!

In the UK, you take a “lift” to go up. In the US, it’s an “elevator.” 

UK people live in a “flat.” Americans live in an “apartment.” 

If you want something sweet in the UK, you ask for “sweets.” In the US, it’s “candy.” 

The sport with the ball that you kick? In the UK, it’s “football.” 

Do you know what the Americans say?

Let me know in the comments below! 

British vs. American English Examples

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