People
| British English | American English |
| Girl / Lass | Girl |
| Boy / Lad | Boy |
| Man / Bloke / Chap/ Gentleman / Guy / | Man / Guy |
| Policeman / Bobby/ Copper | Cop |
| Postman | Postal Worker / Mailman / Mail Carrier |
| Dustman | Garbage Man |
| Friend / Pal / Chum/ Mate / Buddy | Friend / Buddy |
| Cashier | Teller |
| Lollypop Man | Crossing Guard |
| Guard (railway) | Conductor |
| Solicitor | Lawyer/attorney |
| Caretaker/porter | Janitor |
| Nutter | Crazy Person |
| Mum / Mummy / Mom, Mother | Mom, Mommy, Mother, Ma |
THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN
BRITISH ENGLISH AND AMERICAN ENGLISH
In and around the House
| British English | American English |
| The Toilet / Loo / The John / Bog / WC / Visiting the little boys (little girl's room). | Bathroom / Restroom |
| Bathroom - the room where the bath is. If you asked us for the bathroom we will think you want to have a bath! | |
| Tap | Faucet |
| Garden | Backyard / Yard |
| Cupboard | Closet |
| Wardrobe | Closet |
| Curtains | Drapes |
| Net curtains | Sheers/under drapes |
| Bin / Dust Bin | Trash Can |
| Telephone / Blower / Phone | Telephone |
| Television / Box / Telly/ TV | TV / Television |
| Cooker e.g. gas cooker, electric cooker | Range or Stove |
| Couch / Sofa / Settee | Sofa |
| | Sink |
| Run the bath | Fill the tub |
| | |
| | Bathe |
| Wireless / Radio | Radio |
| Clothes peg | Clothes pin |
| Sitting room | Living room |
| Living room | Living room |
| Lounge | Living room |
| Drawing room | Living room |
| Sofa | Davenport/couch |
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