Listen to the differences between British and American English

Same concept, different word

	Click the flags or the text British English: maize Maize is grown all over the world. American English: corn Corn is grown all over the world.
	British English: petrol Petrol is highly volatile. American English: gasoline Gasoline is highly volatile.
	British English: sweet Have some sweets. American English: candy Have some candy.

Same word, different pronunciation

	British English: address John Doe writes down his address. American English: address John Doe writes down his address.
	British English: garage The blue car is parked in a garage. American English: garage The blue car is parked in a garage.
	British English: ballet Ballet is physically hard but beautiful to watch. American English: ballet Ballet is physically hard but beautiful to watch.