SPELLING
How do Americans spell “colour”?
color
In British English, people say “I have got a car.” How would Americans and Australians say it?
I have a car
Americans say “elevator.” What do Brits and Australians say?
lift
If someone asks for a soda in Britain, what would they call it?
fizzy drink
Americans say “tomato” with a long “a.” How do Brits/Australians pronounce it?
tuh-mah-to
How do Brits spell the word Americans “center"?
centre”
Americans say “I have gotten a new phone.” What do Brits say instead?
I have got a new phone
Americans live in an “apartment.” What do Brits and Australians call it?
British: flat, Australian: flat/unit
What do you call long fried potatoes in the UK or Australia?
chips
How do Americans pronounce the “r” in “car” compared to Brits/Australians?
Americans pronounce it; Brits/Australians often drop it (non-rhotic).
In British English, “traveling” is spelled differently. What is it?
travelling
Which English variety uses “at the weekend” instead of “on the weekend”?
British and Australian English
What is the British/Australian word for the baby item Americans call a “diaper”?
nappy
What do Australians usually call sweet treats that Americans call “candy”?
lollies
The word “schedule” can be pronounced differently. How do Australians say it?
shed-yool
Americans write “defense.” How do Brits spell it?
defence
Americans say “in the hospital” when visiting someone. How would Brits/Australians say it?
in hospital
Americans say “truck.” What do Brits say?
lorry
What do Australians call the sport Americans call “soccer”?
soccer
Americans say “herb” without the “h.” How do Brits say it?
Pronounce the “h” (“hurb”).
Aluminum / Aluminium: Which is Australian?
aluminium
Americans say “Do you have any money?” How could Australians say this in a casual way?
Have you got any money?
What is the Australian term for a “flashlight”?
torch
What do Australians call a “tank top” in clothing?
singlet
Americans say “aluminum.” How do Brits say it?
al-yoo-MIN-ee-um