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Vocabulary

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1. English vocabulary
This is a wonderful site where you will find all you need about the most common vocabulary themes.
2. British Vs American English
the majour differences between the [...]

British vs American English

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  British English                                American English     
 
Clothes

 Trousers
  Pants

Pants  Underwear  Knickers
Underwear  Panties

Jumper  Pullover  Sweater  Jersey
Sweater

Pinafore Dress
Jumper

Vest
Undershirt

Waistcoat
Vest

Trainers  Pumps
Sneakers

Braces
Suspenders

Nappy
Diaper

Swimming costume  Cozzy
Bathing Suit

 At school 

Glue
Gum

Rubber
Eraser

Maths
Math

Public School
Private School

State School
Public School

Holiday
Vacation

School Dinner
School Lunch

Staff Room
Teachers Lounge

Play Time  Break Time
Recess

Open Day  Open Evening
Open House

  On the road 

Car Park
Parking Lot

Car Journey
Road Trip

Zebra Crossing  Pedestrian
Cross Walk

Motorway
Freeway

Lorry
Truck

Petrol
Gas  Gasoline

Pavement
Sidewalk

Petrol Station
Gas Station

Diversion
Detour

Fire Engine
Fire Truck

Phone Box
Telephone Booth

 Buildings  Shops 

Semi-detached House
Duplex

Flat
Apartment

Terrace
Town House

Chemist
Drug Store  Druggist

Bungalow
Ranch House

  Let’s eat !  

Biscuit  [...]

American vs British English

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While there are certainly many more varieties of English, American and British English are the two varieties that are taught in most ESL/EFL programs. Generally, it is agreed that no one version is “correct” however, there are certainly preferences in use. The most important rule of thumb is to try to be consistent in your [...]