Differences Between American and British English Languages
Explore the distinctions between American English (AE) and British English (BE). From grammar and spelling variations to vocabulary and idioms differences, uncover how pronunciation and expressions differ. Discover common examples and expressions in both varieties of English, illustrating the subtle nuances between the two.
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These two varieties of English are very similar A few differences of grammar and spelling, and rather more differences of vocabulary and idiom Modern British English (BE) is heavily influenced by American English (AE) Pronunciation is sometimes very different
AE: He just went home. BE: He s just gone home. AE: I ve never really gotten to know her. BE: I ve never really got to know her. AE: I see a car coming. BE: I can see a car coming. AE: It s important that he be told. BE: It s important that he should be told.
AE: (on the phone) Hello, is this Susan? BE: Hello, is that Susan? AE: It looks like it s going to rain. BE: It looks as if/like it s going to rain. AE: The committee meets tomorrow. BE: The committee meet/meets tomorrow.
AE: BE: airplane aeroplane attorney, lawyer busy engaged (phone) candy sweets check/bill bill (restaurant) crib cot diaper nappy AE: BE: barrister, solicitor, lawyer
AE: elevator fall, autumn autumn first floor ground floor french fries chips garbage, trash rubbish garbage can, trashcan dustbin, rubbish bin gas petrol AE: BE: BE: lift
AE: BE: highway, freeway main road, motorway hood mad angry mean one-way ticket single ticket parking lot car park (potato) chips crisps AE: BE: bonnet (on a car) nasty
AE: railroad rest room, bathroom (public) toilet sidewalk sneakers stand in line queue stingy subway vacation AE: BE: BE: railway pavement trainers mean underground holiday(s)
AE: do sth over/again do sth again live on X street live in X street Monday through/ Monday to Friday to Friday on the weekend at the weekend ten after/past four ten past four ten to/of/before/ till four AE: BE: BE: ten to four
AE: BE: aluminum center centre check cheque color defense labor AE: BE: aluminium colour defence labour
AE: BE: meter organize program theater/theatre theatre tire tyre AE: BE: metre organise/organize programme
Examples of words pronounced differently in British and American English: - fast, after - car, turn, offer - duty, tune, new - secretary - pate, ballet (Find the words in your dictionary and compare their pronunciation!)
Key: ENGLISH SENTENCE STRUCTURE 1. My sister likes ice-cream. So do I. 2. Peter is a dentist. 3. It s difficult to understand what he wants. 4. She said that she disagreed. 5. There are twenty students in the classroom. 6. I was given a book for my birthday. 7. This book was given to me as a birthday present. 8. Have you seen my keys? 9. Do you know where she was going? 10. Why didn t she invite me to the party?
11. Suddenly we heard a loud shot. 12. She is playing very well. 13. I usually get up at 7 o clock. 14. She is never late. 15. I fell asleep while I was doing my homework. 16. What I need is some peace and quiet. 17. Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess. 18. Off we go! 19.They re studying very hard, aren t they? 20. That s the postman, I think.
CONDITIONALS 1. If you press this button, the engine stops. (0) 2. If I invite her to the party, will she accept? (1) 3. You wouldn t have passed the exam if he hadn t helped you. (3) 4. We won t be in time if the train is late. (1) 5. I ll call the police unless you leave at once! (1) 6. If you didn t go to bed so late, you wouldn t be tired all day. 7. If I were you, I d study more. 8. What will you do if the weather is nice on Saturday? 9. What would you do if you were a millionaire? 10. If it rains, I relax at home.
1. bilingual 2. co-operate 3. ex-Yugoslavia 4. maltreat 5. misunderstand 6. outlive 7. overeat 8. rebuild 9. underpay 10. disappear 11. incomplete 12. impossible 13. non-smoker 14. unexpected 15. teacher 16. independence 17. homeless 18. childish 19. modernize 20. simplify
