American and British English

Virendra Singh
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  English language is spoken all over the world. American English and British English are the two main varieties of English. But there are various differences between these two varieties of English language. Now question arises what these differences are. The main differences between British and American English are in vocabulary, spelling, grammar and pronunciation. It is also important to mention that neither the Britishers nor Americans have any problem with these varieties of English language. A Britisher can easily understand American English. On the other hand Americans can easily read and understand British books and newspapers.  Popular  American TV programs are very popular in Britain. It is clear that these two varieties of English don't create any problem when it comes to understand the English language. 

Now it would be interesting to know about these differences between American and British English. As I have mentioned above that main differences in both varieties of English language are in vocabulary, spelling grammar and pronunciation. so firstly I discuss the differences in vocabulary. 




American English                British English

   Antenna               is             Aerial 

   Airplane               is             Aeroplane(no 'e' in American English) 

     Fall                    is             Autumn

   Allowance           is             Pocket money   

    Apartment           is            Flat

   Baggage              is            Luggage

   Restroom             is           Toilet

   Beet                     is           Beetroot

   Batter                   is           Batsman

   Can                       is          Tin

   Car park                is         Parking lot

   Talk Show             is         Chat Show

   Cell phone             is         Mobile Phone

   Check                    is         Tick

   Candy                    is          Sweets

   Store                      is         Shop  

   For  rent                 is         To let

   Railroad                  is         Railway

   Purse                       is         Handbag

   Vacation                  is         Holiday

  Elevator                    is         Lift 

   Grade                       is         Mark

   Diaper                       is        Nappy

    Bill                           is        Note

   License Plate             is        Number Plate

 





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