Languages › English as a Second Language British or American - Quiz? Do you know vocabulary differences between American and British English? Share Flipboard Email American and British Flags. belterz / Getty Images English as a Second Language Grammar Pronunciation & Conversation Vocabulary Writing Skills Reading Comprehension Business English Resources for Teachers By Kenneth Beare Kenneth Beare English as a Second Language (ESL) Expert TESOL Diploma, Trinity College London M.A., Music Performance, Cologne University of Music B.A., Vocal Performance, Eastman School of Music Kenneth Beare is an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher and course developer with over three decades of teaching experience. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on March 06, 2017 1. Vocabulary 'vacation' - We went on a two week vacation last month. British American 2. Vocabulary 'eraser' - Could you pass me an eraser? I need to erase this mistake. British American 3. Vocabulary 'rubbish' - Why is there so much rubbish in here? British American 4. Vocabulary 'rest room' - Excuse me, where is the rest room? British American 5. Vocabulary 'mean' - She gave him a kiss for his birthday. She's rather mean! British American 6. Spelling 'programme' - Did you see that new programme last night? British American 7. Vocabulary 'apartment' - I'm staying in an apartment in the city. British American 8. Vocabulary 'torch' - The lights have gone out. Where is the torch? British American 9. Vocabulary 'dialling code' - What's the dialling code for this town? British American 10. Vocabulary 'trunk' - Put your luggage in the trunk. British American 11. Grammar 'seven hundred and thirty' - eight thousand seven hundred and thirty British American 12. Grammar 'real strange' - He looked at me real strange. British American 13. Vocabulary 'public toilet' - Excuse me, where is the public toilet? British American 14. Grammar 'seven hundred and thirty' - eight thousand seven hundred and thirty British American 15. Vocabulary 'nappy' - Honey, can you change the baby's nappy? British American 16. Vocabulary 'garbage' - Why is there so much garbage in here? British American 17. Vocabulary 'area code' - What's the area code for this town? British American 18. Spelling 'center' - It's in the town center. British American 19. Vocabulary 'attorney' - I called the attorney to get the information. British American 20. Vocabulary 'crossroads' - Take a left at the second crossroads. British American British or American - Quiz? You got: % Correct. You know your English!. Andrew Rich / Vetta / Getty Images Great Job! You have a good understanding of some of the vocabulary differences between American and British English. Share Your Results Share Flipboard Email British or American - Quiz? You got: % Correct. You've done well on your lessons. Anton Violin / Moment / Getty Images You have a grasp on some of the differences in vocabulary between British and American English. Keep reading, listening and watching both British and American books, movies and songs and you'll continue to improve. Share Your Results Share Flipboard Email British or American - Quiz? You got: % Correct. Keep working on your studies.. Frank and Helena / Cultura / Getty Images I know English is confusing enough without having differences between American and British English! However, there aren't really that many differences. Keep at it and you'll learn to recognize the differences. Share Your Results Share Flipboard Email