You say, I say

Okay so we’re are from opposite sides of the pond. One of the things this means is when you are reading our blog you will find differences in our grammar, vocabulary and spelling (obviously you can’t hear the pronunciation of the words but those are often different too). So when you see those things just think of this song.  

Just for fun here are some examples of our different vocabulary (same meaning different words). 

British word first=American word second

biscuits = cookies

crisps = chips

chips = French fries

(car) boot = (car) trunk

chemist = drug store

ground floor = first floor:

first floor = second floor (very confusing for me (Zach) at first)

queue = line (stand in queue vs. stand in line)

till = checkout counter

flat = apartment

garden = yard

jumper = sweater

trousers = pants

pants = underwear

waistcoat = vest

vest = undershirt (t-shirt/wife-beater)

lift = elevator

torch = flashlight

Petrol = gasoline

fizzy drink = soda or pop
lemonade = Sprite

rubbish = trash

dustbin = trash can/garbage can

adverts = commercials or ads

pavement = sidewalk

post = mail
CV = resume

telly = TV

zed = zee (how we pronounce the letter Z)