von Christine Burgmer | Okt. 9, 2026 | Tips and Tricks, British vs. American English, Cultural differences |
In British English, we usually talk about the city centre or town centre.“Let’s meet in the city centre.“ In American English, downtown is common.“Let’s meet downtown.“ 💡 Quick tip: The meanings often overlap, but downtown can also...
von Christine Burgmer | Feb. 12, 2025 | Tips and Tricks, British vs. American English, Word choices |
A German Keks is usually called a biscuit in British English.In American English, it’s generally a cookie. But watch out!An American biscuit is something quite different. It’s a small, soft bread roll, often served with savoury food. 💡 Quick tip:British...
von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 22, 2025 | Tips and Tricks, British vs. American English, Word choices |
Same language. Different potatoes! In British English:Crisps are the thin, crunchy snacks you buy in a packet.Chips are the fried potatoes you might eat with fish. In American English:Chips are the crunchy snacks.Fries are the fried potatoes. 💡 Quick tip: Don’t...
von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 22, 2025 | Tips and Tricks, British vs. American English, Word choices |
Same symbols. Different names! In British English, we usually call these brackets: ( )In American English, they’re usually called parentheses. And these? [ ]They’re called square brackets in both varieties. 💡 Quick tip: Both terms are widely understood....
