American English vs British English

November: USA

Have you ever wondered why Americans say apartment while British people say flat?

English is spoken in many countries, but American and British English have some interesting differences.

Sometimes the words are different: Americans say elevator, while British people say lift.

There're also differences in spelling, e.g. Americans write color and favorite, while British people usually write colour and favourite.

Grammar can also vary: Americans often say Did you eat yet?, while British speakers may say Have you eaten yet?

Both versions are correct, and English speakers around the world understand many of these differences.

The most important thing is to communicate clearly and confidently!

The word of the day: accent /ˈæksent/

Meaning: the way someone pronounces words

Example: The American accent sounds different from British English.

Your MINI-TASK:

Look at the picture. Find 5 differences between British and American English.

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