Written standard english

[Unregistered]

Does written standard english differ between countries? Examples?

 

[oregeezer]

There are many differences in both spoken and written English from country to country.
British English spelling is a fine example.
American: color
British: colour

 

[stuartnz]

I'm not a teacher, but here's another example of difference in standard English between various countries:
Preposition choice

 

[Tdol]

And whether we're rhotic or non-rhotic:
RHOTIC AND NON-RHOTIC - Encyclopedia.com

 

[stuartnz]

And whether we're rhotic or non-rhotic:
RHOTIC AND NON-RHOTIC - Encyclopedia.com

You're a better man than I if you can detect the presence or absence of rhoticism in written English!;-):-D

 

[Tdol]

Good point. Mind you, you might see some sorrrrrt of spelling to suggest it in written direct speech.