Comments on How to Learn Key Phrases in British English

There's no point in imitating an English accent and trying to learn specific words or phrases. Apart from anything else, they vary across Britain and can even cause confusion for British people! Also, trying to use typically British words could cause embarrassment, so it's probably best not to overdo it. I'd suggest simply learning a few basic phrases and words and just knowing what they mean, rather than having to ask, or at the other extreme, going around spouting off ridiculous English jargon! Definitely don't use 'Cheerio'.

There's no point in imitating an English accent and trying to learn specific words or phrases. Apart from anything else, they vary across Britain and can even cause confusion for British people! Also, trying to use typically British words could cause embarrassment, so it's probably best not to overdo it. I'd suggest simply learning a few basic phrases and words and just knowing what they mean, rather than having to ask, or at the other extreme, going around spouting off ridiculous English jargon! Definitely don't use 'Cheerio'.

People in Northern Ireland can consider themselves Irish or British based on their religion and politics. It's best to find out which they consider themselves before calling them anything, as mislabeling them can be very offensive due to the troubles in that area.

People in Northern Ireland can consider themselves Irish or British based on their religion and politics. It's best to find out which they consider themselves before calling them anything, as mislabeling them can be very offensive due to the troubles in that area.

If you do go to Northern Ireland, do not call us Irish. As someone who has lived in Belfast all her life, I know it really gets peoples backs up. Northern Ireland is part of the UK, therefore; British. Only people from Eire are Irish.

If you do go to Northern Ireland, do not call us Irish. As someone who has lived in Belfast all her life, I know it really gets peoples backs up. Northern Ireland is part of the UK, therefore; British. Only people from Eire are Irish.

The British Isles are made up of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. People from Scotland would say they are Scottish, Wales - Welsh and Northern Ireland - Irish. Never call someone from outside England English. The people from all 4 countries are British. Don't call someone from Eire (Irish republic), British. Do visit - Cornwall (beautiful coastline- South West), Lake District (North West) Cotswolds (Midlands), Edinburgh and Cardiff . Do drive on the left - obvious, but you never know!

The British Isles are made up of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. People from Scotland would say they are Scottish, Wales - Welsh and Northern Ireland - Irish. Never call someone from outside England English. The people from all 4 countries are British. Don't call someone from Eire (Irish republic), British. Do visit - Cornwall (beautiful coastline- South West), Lake District (North West) Cotswolds (Midlands), Edinburgh and Cardiff . Do drive on the left - obvious, but you never know!

Don't look for an exit sign. Look for a way out sign. Also, look right first when crossing a street. We yanks are used to looking left first.

Don't look for an exit sign. Look for a way out sign. Also, look right first when crossing a street. We yanks are used to looking left first.

Using British slang with an American accent makes you sound silly. If you're traveling abroad, it is good to try to blend in as far as looks are concerned, but you don't need to totally assimilate, and if you attempt to talk like locals most of the time you look foolish.

While on vacation (holiday to you Brits) down in Miami, Florida, a Brit lady asked if I listened to garage music. I told her I never heard of the word garage let alone the genre of music. Brits pronounce it like "Carriage" but replacing the beginning "C" with a "G". After a quick discussion of how autos are parked in them, I figured it out.