Is it a Vacation or Holiday?
The word “Holiday” is used by the English, and many other countries, for the same purpose as the American word “Vacation”.
Some history on these words:
In the 14th century, the English word “vacacioun” … Read the rest
Category: English Language Variations
Scones, American, British or Scottish.
Scones: according to a “Scottish” Bakery Website based in Redford, MI, United States:-
If you’ve ever eaten a scone in the United Kingdom, you may have noticed a similarity to an American biscuit. “British” scones are usually lightly sweetned and … Read the rest
Check, Cheque, Bill.
Differences between English and American Words.
Some differences between the language used by English people and American people.
An English Restaurant Bill might be paid with an English Cheque, but you should check it first.
An American Restaurant Check… Read the rest
Word differences between the English and Americans.
Some word differences between the English and Americans.
The English say: Trousers, while the Americans say: Pants.
The English say: Pants / Underwear / Knickers, while the Americans say: Underwear / panties.
The English say: briefs/underpants, while the Americans say: … Read the rest
Paracetamol or Acetaminophen?
English v American words.
There are various different words used by English or Americans, that have the same meaning.
Paracetamol and Acetaminophen are examples of this.
English use: Paracetamol.
Americans use: Acetaminophen.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Paracetamol (Panadol) are the same … Read the rest
Briton or British or Britisher?
Briton or British or Britisher, in English.
The English meaning:
- The word British refers to things from Britain. eg: British made things, British people etc.
- A Briton is a single native from Britain.
- Britisher is not used in English.
The … Read the rest
The Fall in Autumn.
Why is Fall Autumn?
The English use the word “Autumn” from the Latin “Autumnus” to describe the season between Summer and Winter.
The Americans use the word “Fall” to describe the season between Summer … Read the rest
What is British-English?
What is British-English?
British English (BrE) includes the English language used in England, together with Scottish English, Welsh English, and Northern Irish English (Ulster-English).
The English people are an ethnic group and nation, native to England, who speak the English … Read the rest
I could care less or I couldn’t care less
What is the difference between these two phrases: “I could care less” or “I couldn’t care less”.
“I could care less” means that the person cares sufficiently about the subject.
“I couldn’t care less” means the … Read the rest
Why is Aluminium Spelt Wrong?
Correct Spelling of Aluminium.
The correct way for the English language is: “Aluminium”.
Other countries have their own spelling, which is correct in their language.
They might also pronounce it differently in their language.
In American-English it is spelt, and … Read the rest