All these three words end with 'way', and we can be certain they all have something to do with transport and they have similar meanings. The key difference is where and how they are used.

In America, highway and freeway are main roads which connect two towns; they are frequently used in daily conversations. But in the UK, the equivalent is motorway.

In this programme, Helen and Feifei explain these three words and their uses in detail.

After listening to the programme why not test your knowledge on transport words in American English and British English.

1. What do Americans call the underground?

2. In the UK, pedestrians usually walk on the ________.

3. New York is famous for its big fleet of yellow ________.

If you have a question for our team, send it to us at questions.chinaelt@bbc.co.uk and we might answer it on this programme.