AMERICAN, AUSTRALIAN AND BRITISH ENGLISH VOCABULARY

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How should Mary ask for "hot chips" in the U.S. to avoid confusion?

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french fries

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How should John ask for "Chips" in the U.K. to avoid confusion?

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crisps

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Lucy, a British woman, traveled to the USA for work. While at the bakery, she asked for a "biscuit" but received something unexpected. What word should she have used to get what she really wanted?

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cookie

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What word should Alex use in Great Britain to ensure the client understands the type of vehicle he is selling?

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lorry

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Vanessa is from the USA, and her hairstyle includes bangs. If she were British or Australian, how would she refer to "bangs"?

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fringe

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You’re an American traveling in Australia and want to buy some candies. What word would you use to request them from the sales clerk?

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lollies

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You are an American visiting Great Britain and want to buy a swimsuit. What term should you use to ensure you are understood?

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swimming costume

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You are British, so you call it...

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the woods

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You are British and are dining in a restaurant. You need to use the toilet. What slang term might you use to refer to it?

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loo

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You are American and need to use the bathroom while at a public place. How would you ask for it?

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restroom