What do British people call a semester?

The U.K. equivalent of a semester is a term, although there are two semesters in the US (spring and fall) and three terms in the U.K. (autumn, spring and summer). (Traditionally, Michaelmas, Lent and Trinity.)

What do British people call pre school?

It should be noted that year 1 in Britain equates to kindergarten in the United States. In Britain, the stage in between playgroup and infants school – known as reception year – is referred to in the U.S. as pre-k or pre-kindergarten. Note: the American terms for playgroup are day care and preschool.

What do British people say most?

11 Bloody Brilliant British English Phrases

1. “Fancy a cuppa?” meaning: “Would you like a cup of tea?”
2. “Alright?” meaning: “Hey, how are you?”
3. “I’m knackered!” meaning: “I’m tired.”
4. Cheeky. meaning: playful; mischievous.
5. “I’m chuffed to bits!” meaning “I’m very pleased.”
6. Bloody. meaning: very.
7. To bodge something.
8. “I’m pissed.”

Why do Brits say US instead of me?

The regular plural us is pronounced “uss”. It’s a form of avoidance, part the broader expression of politeness. Saying “you and I” rather than “me and you” is another instance of this. We avoid direct reference to ourselves as a way expressing deference.

Is it called a term or semester?

A term is the length of time a standard course lasts. The length of a term depends on the number of terms that a school offers courses. A term may be a semester (at a school that has two terms: fall and spring), a trimester, or quarter.

What do British people call substitute teachers?

“Substitute teacher” (usually abbreviated as “sub”) is the most commonly used phrase in the United States, Canada (except Ontario), India and Ireland, while supply teacher is the most commonly used term in Great Britain and the Canadian province of Ontario. The term cover teacher is also used in Great Britain.