Am English v Br English - Dialogue 4
Dialogue 4 - In the street
Are the words in bold examples of American English or British English?
A) Excuse me, do you know where the nearest tube station is?
B) Not far, go past the carpark, turn left at the garage into Baker’s street and you’ll come to Whiteheart station.
A) And do you know if there’s a cash machine nearby?
Read the comments to find out the answer!
Answer: British English
Clue 1: tube (Am Eng - subway)
Clue 2: carpark (Am Eng - parking lot)
Clue 3: garage (Am Eng - gas station)
Clue 4: cash machine (Am Eng - ATM)
By Jenny Bedwell on 2011 09 10