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Lesson 3.49.3: year 3
Everyday Grammar, ”American English vs British English”
The main difference between British English and American English is in pronunciations, and spellings. Her are hundreds of minor spelling differences between British and American English.
British vs. American words:
chips French fries.
candy floss cotton candy.
flat apartment
rubbish garbage
biscuit cookie
car park parking lot
trousers pants
windscreen wind shield
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