There are many British words which are different to American words. For example: A lorry is a slimmer truck. A lift is an elevator. A fortnight is two weeks. A chemist is a person who works in a drugstore. A dual carriageway is a freeway. Here’s a list of various British words and expressions together...
Although spelt differently, are “Marry”, “Merry” and “Mary” pronounced differently? British English In British English (Received Pronunciation), the differences are as follows: Marry [ˈmær.i] rhymes with “carry” Merry [ˈmer.i] rhymes with ‘cherry” Mary [ˈmeə.ri] rhymes with “fairy” American English A survey conducted in the US asked: “How do you pronounce marry/merry/Mary?” All...
British vs American vs Singapore English What does Lee Kuan Yew say: “There is an intense worldwide competition for talent, especially for English-speaking skilled professionals, managers and executives. Our English-speaking environment is one reason why Singapore has managed to attract a number of these talented individuals to complement our own talent pool. “They find...
This table highlights the British trait of being too polite to speak one’s mind If the vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar weren’t hard enough, this table sheds light on just how difficult it can be for a foreigner to understand what the British really mean when they’re speaking. A very important lesson not taught at school....
I really do wonder why certain British ex-pats [A. Case(y) in point] disrespect Singapore and Singaporeans. Look at how much Singapore make the British feel at home: The Union Flag is everywhere! If you are missing your prehistoric past why not… Here you can recreate a pilgrimage around this monument by dressing up in costumes consisting...
This was an interesting question I was asked from a student today. The Singapore National Day celebrations are fast approaching, but what happens in the UK? The short answer is: nothing. There are individual country celebrations including; St George’s Day in England, St Andrew’s Day in Scotland, St Patrick’s Day in Ireland and St David’s...
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