American English and British English differences in

vocabulary of transportPresented by :

Nguyen Thi Nam Phuong

Bui Thi Phuong Nhung

Le Thi Huyen Trang

Nguyen Thi Hai Yen

Nguyen Quoc Ve

Overview

Importance of knowing the differences

Kinds of vehicleTypes of roadOn or near the roadTaking in the train Others

Importance of knowing the differences

To avoid misunderstanding in communication

To understand clearly American English and British English Culture in vocabulary of transport

Kinds of vehicle

Truck Lorry

Motorbike Motorcycle

A large, heavy motor vehicle. Used for transporting goods, materials or troop

A two-wheeled vehicle that is powered by a motor and has no

pedals

Kinds of vehicle

Intercity bus Coach

Articulated lorry

Tractor trailer

A large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road, one serving the public on a fixed

route and for a fare

A transport vehicle consisting of a semi-tractor and attached trailer

Kinds of vehicle

Fire truck Fire engine

Convoy Caravan

A vehicle carrying firefighters and equipment for fighting large fires

Group of vehicles or ships traveling together with solders for protection

Kinds of vehicle

Trailer Caravan

Estate car Station wagon

A small home on wheels pulled by a car

Car with an area for luggage behind the back seat and a door at the back

Kinds of vehicle

Dumpster Skip

Sedan Saloon

Skipping movement, large mental container for rubbish

Car with four doors and a boot which is separated from the rest of the interior

On or near the road

Sleeping policeman/ Speed

hump

Speed bump

Car park Parking lot

A ridge set in a road surface, typically at intervals ,to control the speed of vehicle

An area where cars or other vehicles may be left temporarily

On or near the road

Underground Subway

Petrol Gas /Gasoline

A tunnel under a road for use by pedestrians

Refined petroleum used as fuel for internal combustion

engines

On or near the road

Pavement Sidewalk

Petrol station

Gas station

A paved path for pedestrians at the side of a road

A service station

On or near the road

Roundabout Traffic circle

Phone box Telephone booth

A road junction at which traffic moves in one direction around a central island

A telephone direction

On or near the road

Central reservation Median or centre divide

Lay-by Pull-off/ rest area

The strip of land between the lanes of opposing traffic on a

divided highway

An area at the side of a road where vehicles may pull off the road and stop

On or near the road

Traffic lights Stoplights

a visual signal to control the flow of traffic at intersections

Taxi rank Taxi stand

a queue area on a street or on private property where taxicabs line up to wait for passengers.

On or near the road

Zebra crossing/ Pedestrian crossing

Cross walk

A marked part of a road where pedestrians have right of way to cross

Types of road

Dual carriagewa

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Divided highway

A road with a median strip between the traffic in opposite directions and typically two or more lanes in each

direction

Cul-de-sac Dead end

Street that is closed at one end

Types of road

Motorway Superhighway/ expressway

Wide road with at least 2 lanes in each direction, for fast traffic

Railway Railroad

A track or set of tracks made of steel rails along which passenger and freight trains run

Types of road

Flyover Overpass

bridge, road, railway or similar structure that crosses over another

Diversion Detour

Alternative route when a road is temporarily closed

Types of road

Slip road Ramps

Overtaking lane

Passing lane

A segment of roadway that joins a motorway to ordinary roads (in either direction)

the act of driving around another slower automobile on a road

Taking in the train

Buffet car Cafe’ car

Timetable Schedule

a schedule of times of arrivals and departures

a passenger car of a train, where snacks and drinks can be bought at a counter and consumed

Taking in the train

One way ticketSingle ticket

Return ticket Round trip ticket

Allowing a person to travel to a place but not back again

A ticket that allows someone to travel to a place and back again

Taking in the train

Railway carriage Railroad car

Railway station Train station

a passenger car designed for the conveyance of passengers by rail ...

Terminal where trains load or unload passengers or goods

Taking in the train

Baggage van Baggage car

a railway car where passengers' bags are carried

Luggage trolley Baggage cart

small vehicles pushed by travelers to carry individual luggage, mostly suitcases

Others

Traffic jam/ tailback

Traffic jam

a number of vehicles so obstructed that they can scarcely move

Overtake Pass

To catch up with and pass while traveling in the same direction

Others

Cruise ship Cruise liner

a passenger ship used for pleasure voyages

The person who drives the engine of a train

Engine driver Engineer

Others

Lollipop man or lady Crossing guard

A person whose job it is to help pedestrians, schoolchildren to cross intersections safely