🔍Think you speak American English? Think again! In today’s episode of the Learn English Podcast, we take a fun journey across the USA to explore some of the most common regional word differences. How do you address a group of people? What do you call a carbonated drink? Where do you put your items when shopping? Get ready to be surprised! As a diverse and expansive country, American English has many regional variations — some even native speakers don’t always understand. In this episode, we cover regional differences for everyday items like shopping carts, insects, and types of sandwiches. Learn what makes American English so diverse and pick up new words and phrases to sound more natural.Understanding these regional distinctions is not only interesting, but also crucial for improving your English fluency. Whether you’re an international student, a business professional working with American colleagues, or someone who loves learning about language, this episode explores the diversity of American English in a fun and engaging way. By the end, you’ll have a new appreciation for how American English vocabulary can change depending on your location.🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpodTake lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbbAffiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc📝 Vocabulary list1) Addressing: Speaking or talking to a group of people.2) Regional Differences: Differences based on physical location.3) Fireflies/lightening bugs: Insects that light up and fly around at night. Glow bugs/Glow worms: Terms used in the South for fireflies.4) Bread loaf: Amount of bread baked in one piece.5) Shopping cart: A wheeled contraption for carrying items in a store. Also called a trolley, carriage or buggy6) Drinking fountain: A device that dispenses water for drinking. Also called a water fountain or just a fountain.7) Intersection: a place where two or more roads meet.8) Roundabouts: Circular intersections for traffic. Also called a traffic circle9) Tennis shoes: shoes used for sports or exercise. Also called sneakers, gym shoes, or trainers.📜Sources:https://www.insider.com/words-that-are-different-across-the-ushttps://www.businessinsider.com/22-maps-that-show-the-deepest-linguistic-conflicts-in-america-2013-6?op=1https://popvssoda.com/

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