British English vs American English – Learn English Free

If you have ever wanted to know why some English words are different in British English vs American English, then comedian Michael Mcintyre gives possibly the best explanation. Watch the video then answer the questions here:

What’s the American word for: Pavement?
Why did they need to change the word?
What’s the British word for: Eye Glasses?
What do the English call “Waste paper basket”?
What’s the American word for: Horse riding?

Or for a more serious look at why they are different, try this video:

Which do you prefer?

Tenses

Future tense – the differences

There are many versions of the future tense in English and it can often be confusing which one to use. Here I tr\y to break it down for you.

Tenses

Irregular Verbs – why?

Irregular verbs are the hardest of all for people learning Engish as a second language. Many of my students have asked why these are so different. I never had an answer, until now

Learn English

I only know my wife’s phone number in a foreign language, not in English.

Here I am going to show you just how being fluent in English is not about how much you know, but about how much you use what you do know.

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