How would an American say…
Jumper
Sweater
The part of the car where you store things. Say the American English answer and British English answer.
American English = trunk
British English = boot
Is this the American or British spelling: behaviour
Is the Cockney accent found in the US or the UK
the UK
it is the accent is primarily spoken by working class people in London
What do Americans call the “tube” ?
The subway
Flat
Apartment
Glass that you look through in front of the car. Say the American English answer and the British English answer.
American = windshield
British = windscreen
Is this the American or British spelling: dreamt
British…Many verbs that are irregular in the past tense in Britain (leapt, dreamt, burnt, learnt) have been made regular in America (leaped, dreamed, burned, learned).
Is the Southern accent found in the US or the UK
the US
example: “y’all“ “ain’t”
What does “Spill the beans“ mean? Where is it found?
The US… it means talk
University
College
The part of the car that you open to fix the engine. Say the American English answer and the British English answer.
American = hood
British = bonnet
What does “lollygag” mean
It means to waste time. It is an American saying.Your teacher may say ”don’t lollygag about,” and in British English you would say “flaff about.”
Is the posh accent found in the US or the UK
The UK. Sometimes also known as “the Queen’s English.” Example: long vowels (making “darling” sound like “dahhhhhling”).
What does “I’m gutted“ mean?
I’m devasted
Plaster
band-aid
Large vehicles that companies use to transport products/goods. Say the American English and British English answer.
American = truck, semi truck
British = Lorry
“Bloke“ - what does it mean?
“bloke“ is British slang for a man. ”Who is that bloke over there?” bloke= dude in American English
Is the “Valley Girl” found in the US or the UK?
The US, specifically in California.
This is a stereotype primarily, about how girls in the Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles, California talk. Saying “like” and “totally“ for filler words. Also, talking in a bit of a high-pitched tone.
The traditional Sunday roast dinner is found where…
The UK. It consists of ”roasted meat, potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, stuffing, gravy.”
Green fingers
Green thumb
A liquid that you put into a car so that it turns on. Say the American English and British English answer.
American = gas
British = petrol
Is this the American or British spelling: “travelled”
British
Is the New England accent found in the UK or the US?
The US.
People living in some Northeast states “Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire“ Examples: “dropping the ‘r’” - “fa-tha for father“ “p—tah for Peter“
What does “I’m chuffed“ mean…
I’m happy :)
So when you guys are in London this summer, say “I’m chuffed to bits!” = “I’m really happy!”