Hi , my name is Shuki and I'm a teacher and I'd like to have your precious advice regarding things .....well specially annoying that differs BBC English to her "sister" in the U.S .
For instance : the word " Practice " both Noun and Verb form in the U.S the "Practice" will remain without any change . In the U.K there's a difference between the Noun - "Practice" to the Verb form which is "Practise" .
Please submit more like I just did above , thanks in advance , Shuki.
Annoying things that differs the U.K English from the U.S
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Shir Moshe
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Re: Annoying things that differs the U.K English from the U
"Quite"-
Before an adjective, American quite means ‘very’, while British quite means ‘somewhat’. So, if the American tourist is quite tired, direct him to his bed. But if a Brit tells you a restaurant is quite good, you’d be wise to keep looking for somewhere better.
Shir.
Before an adjective, American quite means ‘very’, while British quite means ‘somewhat’. So, if the American tourist is quite tired, direct him to his bed. But if a Brit tells you a restaurant is quite good, you’d be wise to keep looking for somewhere better.
Shir.
Re: Annoying things that differs the U.K English from the U
shuki,
There are a few web sites that can give more examples to your question. Try this one:
esources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/questions/americanbritish.html
I enjoyed looking at the different meanings and uses.
Good Luck with your students!
Galit
There are a few web sites that can give more examples to your question. Try this one:
esources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/questions/americanbritish.html
I enjoyed looking at the different meanings and uses.
Good Luck with your students!
Galit