UK vs. US English
What do Americans call a 'lift
Elevator
'I'm under the weather.'
Ill/sick
Where does the US President live and work?
The White House
Who wrote the Harry Potter books?
J.K. Rowling
Who is the king of pop?
Michael Jackson
'I'll ring you later.' What does 'ring' mean?
Call
'Stop beating around the bush!'
Get to the point
Which Australian city has a famous Opera House?
Sydney
Who founded Tesla and SpaceX?
Elon Musk
In which city is the Hollywood film industry based?
Los Angeles
What is the American word for 'biscuit'?
Cookie
'He bit off more than he could chew.'
Too much
Which island country in the Caribbean is famous for reggae music?
Jamaica
Who sang 'Shape of You'?
Ed Sheeran
Which streaming service made 'Stranger Things'?
Netflix
What is 'the boot' in a British car?
The trunk
'It was a piece of cake.'
Easy
What is the other official language of New Zealand besides English?
Māori
Who played Iron Man in the Marvel films?
Robert Downey Jr.
In which US state is the Coachella festival?
California
What do British people call potato chips?
Crisps
'They're always at each other's throats.'
fighting/ mad at each other
What river flows through London?
The Thames
Who wrote 'On the Origin of Species'?
Charles Darwin
What colour is the Teletubbies character Tinky Winky?
Purple