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[kahhong]

Hello Hello,
What are the differences between America English and British English?

[Mariner]

American English (or AmE) and British English (BrE) have differences in spelling, pronunciation and choice of words (and in many other areas; the further you go into idioms, the more the differences)

Some examples of differences in spelling:
AmE:
harbor
neighbor
color
traveling

BrE:
harbour
neighbour
colour
travelling

Examples of differences in word choice:

AmE:
cookie
stroller

BrE:
biscuit
pram

[MikeNewYork]

Originally Posted by kahhong

Hello Hello,
What are the differences between America English and British English?

When I first started on Internet English forums, I was under the impression that the differences were few and minor. After many years, I have learned that the differences would fill a book. Most are minor, so we can still communicate relatively well.

[Ouisch]

This site has some of the very basic differences between the two versions of English. Luckily, despite the differences, a Yank can still usually make himself be understood in England:

"I've put your suitcases in the boot, sir."
"What? I'm not wearing boots?!"
"The compartment in the back of the car."
"Oh, you mean the trunk!"

[MikeNewYork]

Originally Posted by Ouisch

This site has some of the very basic differences between the two versions of English. Luckily, despite the differences, a Yank can still usually make himself be understood in England:

"I've put your suitcases in the boot, sir."
"What? I'm not wearing boots?!"
"The compartment in the back of the car."
"Oh, you mean the trunk!"

Exactly!