The English teachers voice

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  British vs American Words List Definition British Word American Word Upset Gutted Disappointed Delighted Chuffed Pleased Sleepy Knackered Tired Very Bloody Really Taken care of Sorted Handled Attractive Fit Fine How are you? Alright? How’s it going? / You good? Self-contained housing in a building Flat Apartment Machine that travels between floors Lift Elevator Room with the toilet Loo Restroom Waste Rubbish Trash Large outdoor wastebin Skip Dumpster Undergarments Pants Underwear Clothing for your legs Trousers Pants Warm, long-sleeved top Jumper Sweater Cooktop Hob Stovetop Part of oven that produces high, direct heat Grill Broiler Injection Jab Shot Store that sells medicine Chemist Pharmacy Short hair that falls over forehead Fringe Bangs Large truck Lorry Semi Rear storage in car Boot Trunk Fuel that powers cars Petrol Gas(oline) Place next to road where pedestrians walk Pavement Sidewalk Casual athletic footwear Trainers Sneakers/Tennis shoes Time off work (usually for travel) H

  1. “Fancy a cuppa?” meaning:  “Would you like a cup of tea?” Everyone knows that Brits love tea, but nothing can prepare you for the ferocity of their addiction to the drink. Tea is more than a beverage. It’s a way of life. Whether you’re at work, visiting friends or simply spending a relaxing day at home, if a British person is around, it won’t take long until you’re posed the question: “Fancy a cuppa?” The act of brewing and drinking tea brings British people together, and they like nothing more than to pop the kettle on and enjoy a nice “cuppa” (a cup of) tea while putting the world to rights or sharing some juicy gossip. Brits like to think that tea possesses magical qualities that can help solve any problem. No matter how grave the situation, anything can be conquered with a cup of tea in hand! 2. “Alright?” meaning:  “Hey, how are you?” Sure, Shakespeare was British, but modern-day Brits are decidedly less wordy. Long gone are the days where we would greet each other in the str