British English VS American English

How are British English and American English different?

Can you recognise the difference between an American or British accent or word? There are many similarities between American and British English. But some words are different. In this video, Ashley (from the USA) and Ellie (from England) will show you some of these. Afterwards, you can try our little test to see how much you can remember. So, how are British English and American English different? Watch the video and find out!

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Learn English With Brad Pitt on FRIENDS

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Idiom "I suppose (so)"

I suppose (so) An expression of vague affirmation or assent. A: "It's starting to get dark out, should we start heading home?" B: "I suppose so. Bob: "You look a little down today. Everything alright?" Mary: "I suppose. I've just been feeling vaguely melancholy lately."

Idiom "not have a hope in hell (of doing something)"

not have a hope in hell (of doing something) To not have any chance at all of doing or achieving something. With that giant supermarket opening up across the street, our little grocery store won't have a hope in hell of staying open. You think you can beat me? Ha! You don't have a hope in hell.

Ig Nobel science prizes

Awards for really unusual scientific research! Ig Nobel science prizes 

The world of science is really serious, right? Yes, of course. I mean, science can help us solve a lot of the world’s problems: disease, hunger, environmental pollution… But scientific topics aren’t always so “important”.

Idiom "horse and rabbit stew"

horse and rabbit stew A situation comprised of both crude or unpleasant things as well as those which are pleasing or beneficial, usually with the former in greater proportion to the latter. Used especially in reference to economics or business. The prime minister's plan for the economic recovery is little more than horse and rabbit stew, with a few token stimulus incentives greatly outweighed by draconian austerity measures.