AEE 256: Exaggerate or Understate? 3 Key Differences Between American and British English

In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, hosts Lindsay McMahon and Michelle Kaplan interview Douglas Amrine, a CELTA-certified English teacher and travel guide editor, about the key differences between American and British English. Douglas highlights three main areas: accent variations (focusing on the pronunciation of "T" and "R"), vocabulary (using examples like "elevator" vs. "lift," "sidewalk" vs. "pavement," and different terms for food items like "chips" and "zucchini"), and the level of enthusiasm or "temperature" in expression, particularly the British tendency for understatement versus the American inclination for exaggeration. Douglas also provides advice for English language learners, including tailoring their language approach based on whether they are interacting with Americans or British individuals, especially in professional settings like job interviews. He also promotes his services on italki, where he specializes in IELTS preparation, personal statements, and business English.