British vs. American
What is the AE word for the BE "lift" ?
elevator
What does "kick the bucket" mean?
To die.
What is the past tense of "go"?
went
What is the name of the world's largest social media platform?
What is the national animal of Scotland?
Unicorn
Nenne für AE und für BE die verwendeten Worte für das Wort "Turnschuhe"
AE: sneakers BE: trainers
What does "under the weather" mean?
Feeling sick
What is the plural form of "child"?
children
Who is the CEO of Tesla?
Elon Musk
In which country is the Colosseum located?
Italy
Give 2 examples of words that are written differently in AE and BE but mean the same
colour/color, centre/center, traveller/traveler
What does "hit the sack" mean?
To go to bed
What is the correct form of the verb "to be" in the sentence "She ___ a doctor"?
is
What is the name of the popular streaming service that shows animation classics as well as Star Wars content?
Disney+
What is the traditional clothing of Scotland called?
Kilt
Explain the difference of the words "autumn" and "fall"
Autumn is BE and fall is AE; both mean "Herbst"
What does "spill the beans" mean?
To reveal a secret
Explain the concept of countable and uncountable nouns and provide examples of each.
nouns can be counted and have both singular and plural forms (e.g., book, books). Uncountable nouns cannot be counted and do not have plural forms (e.g., water, air).
What is the term for a person who creates and publishes content on the internet (mostly on social media), often for a large audience?
Influencer
What is the name of the traditional Japanese art of paper folding?
Origami
Explain the difference between the BE "biscuit" and the AE "biscuit".
In BE they mean dry cookies you eat while drinking your tea; in AE they mean more like cookies.
What does "let the cat out of the bag" mean?
To accidentally reveal a secret
What is the difference between the active and passive voice? Give an example of each.
In the active voice, the subject performs the action. For example, "The cat chased the mouse." In the passive voice, the subject receives the action. For example, "The mouse was chased by the cat."
What is the difference between viral marketing and traditional advertising?
Viral marketing relies on social media and word-of-mouth to spread a message, while traditional advertising uses more conventional methods like TV, radio, and print media.
What was Apartheid?
The separation of people by race or colour.