False Friends
You might think “embarazada” means embarrassed in English… but it actually means this
Pregnant
Lionel Messi won his first Ballon d'Or this year
2009
Slide 1
New York Accent
Is the word “apartment” — British or American?
American. The british equivalent is "flat"
"Yellow dimamonds in the light"
We Found Love - Rihanna and Calvin Harris
Be careful! In Spanish, “asistir” means to attend. What does the English word “to assist” actually mean?
The final Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, was released in cinemas
2011
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California Accent
Zac Efron starred as Troy in High School Musical and later played Ted Bundy. British or American?
American! San Luis Obispo, California
"But nothing comes close to the golden coast"
California Gurls - Katy Perry and Snoop Dog
The Spanish word “éxito” looks like the English word exit, but it actually means this
Success
Rosalía released her album Motomami, gaining international fame
2022
Slide 3
Cockney Accent (London)
Which one is American? Which one is British? Torch and Flashlight.
Torch - UK
Flashlight - USA
"My lover's the sunlight"
Take Me to Church by Hozier
In Spanish, “molestar” just means to bother someone a little. In English, “to molest” has a much more serious meaning — which is what
To harm or assault someone in a sexual way
TikTok became the most downloaded app in the world for the first time
2020
Slide 4
Scottish
Which one is American? Which one is British? Cotton Candy or Candy Floss
Cotton Candy - USA
Candy Floss - UK
"I want you to stay, Till I'm in the grave"
Birds of a feather - Billie Eilish
If you say “Estoy constipado” to an English speaker, they might think you have this problem
You can’t go to the bathroom / you’re constipated
Greece officially adopted the euro and joined the EU
2001
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Irish
Where is Millie Bobby Brown (she played Eleven on strager things) from? USA or England?
England!
"Take it to another level, no passengers on my plane"
Diva by Beyoncé