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You’re here to study English, but whose?

Most people know that there are substantial differences in pronunciation between British English and American English, but did you also know that there are real differences in vocabulary as well?

Here are 5 common words items that are called different things depending on which side of the Atlantic you’re on. See if you can guess which one is which!

Crisps – Chips
Sweets – Candy
Biscuit – Cookie
Trainers – Sneakers
Trousers – Pants
Footpath – Sidewalk

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