Au Pair in America 
Life in the USA Speaking American
Life in the USA Speaking American
Speaking American
While both Australians and Americans speak English, the way they do it can be quite different! Here are some interesting terms you may come across during your time in the US; after a year you’ll certainly have more to add!
USA | Australia |
| Pacificer | Dummy |
| Diapers | Nappies |
| PB & J | Peanut Butter & Jam |
| Peanut Butter & Jelly | Vegemite |
| Jelly | Jam |
| Jell-O | Jelly |
| Fanny Pack | Bum Bag |
| Soda Pop | Soft Drink |
| Sweater | Jumper |
| Candy | Lollies |
| Trash Can | Garbage Bin |
| Sidewalk | Pavement |
| A drive a stick (car) | A drive a manual (car) |
| Trunk | Boot |
| Blue Mail Box | Red Post Box |
| Gas | Petrol |
| Mom | Mum |
| Potty (little kids say this) | Loo |
| Stroller | Pram |
| Cookies | Biscuits |