American English 2
the difference between american english and british english
Differences between British English and American English_________AbstractEnglish is one of the most important languages in the world. It is important because of its worldwide use. English is unmistakably one language but can be grouped into two major varieties, British and American English which have their own character. With the development of the two countries __ America and the UK ,the differences in some fields are clear and are also reflected in their language.Key words: American English, British English, differences, pronunciation, spelling, meaning, use.English is the most studied and used language in the world. There are many different aspects between American English and British English,and here,i just want to introduce the differences in the following aspects: spelling ,pronunciation , vocabulary grammar etc.Ⅰdifferences in spellingBritish English and American English are belong to the same system, but the two countries in the spelling system are still a little different.⑴American spelling always more adjusted to the spelling regularity and pronunciation than British English. The most typical example in American English in use –or or –er instead of –our or -re.e.g.: color colour center centrehumor hunour kilometer kilometre⑵American spelling always avoid the repetition of the letter of consonant. Generally, l is not doubled in American English.e.g.: canceled canceling cancelled cancellingmarveled marveling marvelled marveling⑶American spelling always simplified some letter compound like –e -ae –oe -o -oue.g.: esthetic aesthetic mold mould⑷American spelling always omit the un-pronounced letters.e.g.: catalog catalogue ax axedialog dialogue good-by good-bye Ⅱ. Differences in Pronunciation：⒈differences in individual sounds⑴Americans retain the r at the end of the words car, etc. , or before consonants as in hard, etc. ; in British English the r is not pronounced, as in teacher [＇ti:tʃə].BrE star [sta:] car [ka:]AmE star [stʌr] car[stʌr]⑵In terms of the consonant, the most obvious systematic difference is the pronunciation of /r/ behind vowels in American English. But this pronunciation do not exist in British English.Here are some examples:AmE BrEdoor /dɔ:r / /dɔ:/father / `f a:ðər/ / `f a:ðə/pleasure /`p l eʒər/ /`p l eʒə/⑶The other important systematic is the pronunciation of /t/ between two vowels. It pronounced as /t/ in British English but pronounced as /d/ in American English.e.g.: butter better matter fatter⑷Americans prefer to use flat a similar to /æ/, in words path, grass, answer, etc. against the broad a currently used by Englishmen.⑸The third obvious systematic difference is related to /l/. There is difference between clear /l/ and dark /l/ in British English but notin American English. Americans pronounced it as dark /l/ anytime.e.g.: calm /k a:l m/ /k a:m/⑹The letter a in consonant combinations at, ask, ass, ath, alf and ance is pronounced as/a:/ in British English, whereas a is pronounced as /æ/ in American English.e.g.: after /a:f tə/ /æf tə/half /h a:f/ /hæf/⑺/ʌ/ in British English is pronounced as /ə/ in American English.e.g.: cup /kʌp/ /kəp/⑻Diphthongs in British English are replaced by long vowels in American English./ei/ by /e/ /əu/ by /ɔ//εə/ by /e/ /iə/ by /i/⑼/j u:/ in British English pronounced as /u:/ after a dental in American English.duke /d u:k/ /d j u:k/news /n u:z/ /n j u:z/2 differences in stressThere is obvious change on stress in British English and American English. British English tends to stress strongly one syllable, usually the first and hurry over the rest of the word.American English tends to put the stress on the first syllable but also to put a secondary stress on the latter syllable and pronounces the remaining syllables more distinctly.(1)Words ended up with ate in American English always put the stress on the first syllable, but it was put on the last syllable in British English.Examples: like donate migrate vacate(2) Most words ended up with –ary, -ery, -ory put the stress on the first syllable, in American English, a secondary stress will be put on the penultimate syllable. But in British English the penultimate vowel usually be lightened or omitted.Ⅲdifferences in vocabulary and idioms一English basic vocabulary system is British English and American English common vocabulary core. Leave this core, whether American English or British English will not exist.1,The Same Words with Different Meaning: the same word in the United States to both in English, also appeared in British English, but said the concept of completely different respectively. For example: BE AEbiscuit 苏打饼干软饼billion 万亿十亿overall 紧身裤工装裤2, Different Words with the Same Meaning: British English and American English in different words to respectively said the same concept. For example:BE AE 词义lift elevator 电梯tin can 罐头tap faucet 水龙头sweets candy 糖果film movie 电影petrol gas, gasoline 汽油long jump broad jump 跳远banknote bill 钞票railway rairoad 铁路train trolley 电车booking-clerk ticket agent 售票员booking office ticket window 售票处track platform 站台carriage car 车厢ring sb up call sb up 打电话二A number of English idioms that have essentially the same meaning show lexical differences between the British and the American version; for instance:British English American Englishnot touch something with a bargepole not touch something with a ten-foot polesweep under the carpet sweep under the rugtouch wood knock on woodsee the wood for the trees see the forest for the treesthrow a spanner (in the works)throw a(monkey) wrench (into asituation)put(or stick) your oar in[75]but it won't make a ha'porth ofdifference[76]to put your two penneth(or tuppence worth) in to put your two cents(or two cents' worth) in[77]skeleton in the cupboard skeleton in the closeta home from home a home away from homeblow one's trumpet blow(or toot) one's horna drop in the ocean a drop in the bucket[78] flogging a dead horse beating a dead horsehaven't (got) a clue don't have a clue or have no clue a new lease of life a new lease on lifelie of the land lay of the landto take something with a pinch of salt to take something with a grain of salta tempest (or storm) in a teacup a tempest in a teapotIn some cases, the American variant 异体is also used in BrE, or vice versa（反之亦然）.ⅣDifferences in grammarGenerally speaking, British English and American English is using the same grammatical system, little difference are very small, basically have the following different:1, in some cases, British English use now complete sometimes americans with general in the past, especially in the expression of the sources.For example:American english britain english translation1.He just went home He has just went home. 他刚回家了2. I just have lunch. I have just had lunch. 我刚吃完午餐3.Oh! My God! I crashed the car. Oh! My God! I have crashed the car.哦！天呐！我把车撞坏了2,the different use of prepositions for exampleAmerican english british english1.on the weekend at the weekend 在周末2.different than different from或different to 不同于3.home at home 在家4.The doctor felt of my pulse. The doctor felt my pulse. 医生检查了我脉搏3 the different use of "have"in British English and American English 3.1 British English:In British English have usually used to talk about with, mutual relations, often use the present perfect tense have said, for exampleI have got a new car. 我有一辆车。
Unit3AmericanEnglish
Unit 3 American English1.I know only a little English.a little, little; a few, fewonly a little; only a fewquite a little: quite a few2.I have some difficulty in pronouncing some of the words in English.have (much, some little, no) difficulty in doing sth.Mr.Smith didn't have much difficulty in understanding Chinese.There is (/was)…difficulty in doing sth.Everyone knew Mr. Black, so there was no difficulty in finding him.I found the house with(without) difficulty.do sth. with difficulty, do sth. without difficulty3.… you're doing fine.fine:①adj.I hope it will be fine tomorrow.(晴朗）She's really a fine artist.(美好，优秀)“ How's your wife?" “ She's fine, thank you."(身体情况好)②adv.He's doing fine in school(in his new business)(好，顺利）The machine works fine if you oil it.4.When do you take your next exams?① exam=examination take/have an exam (学生）参加考试give (students) an exam (老师）考学生hold an examination 举行考试 pass an examination 考试合格fail (in) an examination 考试不及格②本句用一般现在时表示将来发生的动作。
American English_英文版
American English1.The growth of American English.Earlier in the seventeenth century, English was brought by the immigration from the United Kingdom to the Americas. By 1732 the original thirteen English colonies had been set up. The language the early immigrants brought with them was Elizabethan English, the language spoken by Shakespeare, Milton and Bunyan, which belonged to the early stage of Modern English.Following American independence, famous persons like John Adams, Benjamin Franklin consider that the country should have a language of its own. The independence led to the emergence a sense of nationality. In the field of language, this patriotic feeling was manifested y the argument for the recognition of the American variety or standard of English.During the 19th century and the 20th century, British English was in a dominant position all over the worldAfter two world wars, the impact of the United States greatly exceeded the United Kingdom in the political, economic, and cultural aspects, so a large number of American words were melt into British English, and some even replaced the traditional British English words. 2.Characteristics of American English.1)Conservativeness and creativeness in usageAmerican English contains archaic features of the language whichhave disappeared in English itself. Some words now obsolete in England are familiar and in common use in America.The word loan, for example, when used as a transitive verb, is labeled an Americanism in most dictionaries. British usage prefers land.American English is characterized by “Yankee Ingenuity and the Frontier Spirit.”Functional change may serve as the first illustration of the creativeness in usage in American English. Some words went through conversion of one part of speech in American English but not in British English. Moreover, function change is sometimes accompanied by the addition of a new meaning to a word after its conversion.2)Verbosity and brevity of expressionIn present day American English, there is a tendency to convey an idea in as complicated a way as possible. Instead of being simple, terse and direct, the style is settled, long-winded; instead of choosing the simple and direct word it prefers the quaint and the picturesque. This tendency is known as verbosity.For one thing, new physical conditions on a new continent call for new words. For another, Americans were in contact with foreign languages more than their British cousins during the period of colonization and wholesale immigration.3)The heterogeneous nature of the American vocabularyA.The melting potIn the field of language, it can be said that American English is a linguistic melting pot in miniature, for “here individuals of all nations are melted into a new race of men.” American English has supplemented its word stock by adoptions from many other languages. It has probably adopted more foreign words than British English.B. Slang, jargon and cantThe American vocabulary abounds with varieties of substandard language such as Slang, jargon and cant.Slang is a local speech form; jargon is the language of a certain calling or class; and cant is specifically the language of the underworld.a) .Though the British English develops, American English still retains some features of British English in early 17th century.Eg. old BE AE BEgotten gotten gotrare(未煮熟的) rare underdoneb).The United States experienced the War of Independence, the Civil War and other major historical events, so a unique political and social life formsEg. assembly, assemblyman, president ,vice-president, Ku Klux Klan, telegram, telephone, reliable, influentialc）During three hundred years, American English absorbed a lot of wordsfrom all ethnic groups which do not exist in the original British English d）in American English, the earliest foreign language is from the American Indian languages which started in the late 16th century and early 17th century .Eg. chinquapin ,chipmunk, hickory ,hominye）American English absorbed a lot of words from many Countries. Eg. French ：bureau ，cache，prairie，pumpkinSpanish ：abode ,lasso ,ranch ,corralDutch：boss, scowGermany: noodle, poker, seminar, semester3.The differences between British English and American English1)Differences in pronunciationA.Difference in vowels and diphthongsB.IntonationIn intonation American English is flatter than British English, which has more rises and falls.2)Differences in spelling3)Differences in vocabulary4)Differences in grammarAlmost words are same, like man, woman, fish. The different words are minorityA .The same word means different in British and American English.BE AEVest 内衣、汗衫西服背心Pants 短裤裤子Publish school 私立学校公立学校iB The same thought uses different words in the U.S. and British English Eg,1. BE AE残羹剩饭rubbish garage公寓套房apartment flat相貌平平homely plain2.BE. He completed his secondary school course a few years ago.AE. He was graduated from high school a couple of years ago.AE. I guess you’re right.BE. I suppose you’re right.AE. I imagine I’ll do some work instead of going to the mo vies.BE. I expect I’ll do some work instead of going to the cinema.AE. It’s faster to go by plane than by boat.BE. It’s quicker to go by air than by sea.C .the words only use in one country.AE. Everglades, bayou, canyon, caridouBE. Prince, duke, marquis, countD. Some words are consistent with the spelling and pronunciation rules in American spelling.BE AE BE AE-re -er centre center-ise -ize (realise realize)e- i- enquire inquireE).American spelling omits ConsonantsBE AE BE AEtraveller traveler whizz whizprogramme program waggon wagonF).Pronunciation of the letter omittedBE AE BE AEAxe as plough plowGood-bye good-by。
Differences between British English and American English
Differences between British English andAmerican EnglishAbstract: British English and American English are the two most important variants of the English language. They influence each other and are mutually complementary. Due to the historical, political, cultural and environmental factors, the two language variations have some differences in various aspects. These varieties may be regional or national. To understand the differences between American English and British English and to grasp their rules are very important .This paper will describe the differences in the following aspects: pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and usage.Key words: British English, American English language, differences, varieties.I . IntroductionNowadays, English is popular around the world, which has experienced great changes during a long time of American colonization, English has been the language of the United States. From then on, English language were grouped into two major kinds, British English and American English, which have their own characteristics. As time the time goes, America begins take part in international affairs. Especially, America plays a important role in international stage from Second World War to now. Recent 20 years, American English develops quickly in politics, economy, culture, education and so on. So American English develops rapidly, and is discussed and studied in world.In modern society, some people think learning American English is fashionable, but the concept of differences must not be taken too far, because British English and American will be two major varieties of one language, not two different languages, with the development of modern science, technology, mass media, the differences between these two nations are becoming smaller. In practice, the tendency is towards better understanding between the people of the two countries. In order to help the English learners better understand the differences between British English and American English, this paper tries to analyse the main differences between British English and American English in pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and usage.II.pronunciation differences :There are a number of easy-to-hear differences in the way that English is pronounced by British and American speakers. Here we will look at the following areas :British and American speakers have different stress patterns in their speech when they say certain words with two or more syllables. For example:In words with several syllables like secretary, American speakers emphasize the ending more than British speakers, so that the word seems to have an extra syllable:Americans retain the “r” at the end of the words. For example:III. Spelling differences:Most vocabulary’s spelling in the two languages are the same, but there are a few words’ spelling obvious differences. Some of the differences are the result of the development of American English, especially in the 19th century when Doctor Webster put the American characters into British English and American English on the spelling of old English. Anyway, there is regularity in the different spelling of British English and American English.a. American spelling always avoids the repetition of the letter of consonant. Generally, “ l ” is not doubled in American English. For example:BE: traveller, levellingAE: traveler, levelingb. Some words end in “-ter” in American English, and “-tre” in British English. For example:BE: theatre, centreAE: theater, centerc. Some words end in “-or” in American English, and “-oure” in British English. For example:BE: labour, honour, colour, humourAE: labor, honor, color, humord. American spelling always omits the un-pronounced letters. For example:BE: catalogue, axe, dialogue, good-byeAE: catalog, ax, dialog, good-byIV. Differences in vocabulary and meaningDue to the differences in the population structure, physical environment, social and economic conditions, American English has diverged somewhat from British English. Most vocabulary in British English and American English have the same meaning. Few words reflect the differences in vocabulary and meaning. There are three important types of differences in the meaning of words in the two varities.A. The same object may have the different names.Using different words to describe one meaning is the most obvious difference between British English and American English. Some of the biggest differences are inB. One word in different meaningsSome vocabulary developed individually in the two languages. This phenomenon make the words lost their basic meaning and gradually obtained some new meanings. This finally changed the meaning of the vocabulary in the two languages.C. Words of cross meaningIt is a special phenomenon between the two former differences. A word may have different meanings in British English and American English But it may have the same meaning in its modification with another word’s modification. B iscuit in British English means cookie in American English while biscuit in American English means scone. It is very interesting that dessert in American English means pudding in British English, while pudding in American English means custard in British English.Grammar differences:British English and American English grammar is mostly in agreement; there are however some interesting variations.A. Americans use a simple past tense in some cases where British people use a present perfect.AE: He just went home.BE: He has just gone home.B. There are differences in certain verb forms :BE: fit-fitted AE: fit-fitC. Americans use the verb “ have ” a little differently from British people in some cases.BE: Have you got a cold?AE: Do you have a cold?D. Americans are much more likely to be technically correct in the agreement of collective noun and verb form than Britons.BE: The team are playing well.AE: The team is playing well.F. In informal speech, Americans sometimes use adverb forms witho ut “-ly”. AE: He looked at me real strange.BE: He looked at me really strangely.G. on the phoneBE: Hello , is that Jane?AE: Hello, is this Jane?Usage differencesThere are countless other small and interesting differences between British English and American English, which come under the heading of usage. For example: For Americans the number billion has 9 zeros (a thousand million); for most Britons it has 12 zeros (a million million). Zero itself is a much more common word in AE than in BE, where nought is more widespread. Americans say the number 624 as six hundred twenty four, whereas in British it would be said six hundred and twenty four.ConclusionAmerican and British English will be two major variants of one language because of the similarities of the basic word stock, the basic grammar and the basic phonetic system, and because of rapid development of modern science, technology, mass media, and constant cultural and economic exchanges between these two nations.References1. An Introduction To English Lexicology, 林承璋，刘世平著，武汉大学出版社2. British and American English，by Don R. McCreary3.British English and American English，陈福生，厦门大学外文系4. David S. Jackson，流行美语，上海世界图书出版公司，2004。
春高中英语 Unit 2 English around the world Section Ⅰ Wa
难句剖析
理解诱思
There are many kinds of English in the world;they are different in their vocabulary①,grammar,pronunciation and intonation②.These different kinds of English developed from history,geography,politics and the influence③ of other languages.Some of the major kinds of English are British English,American English,Canadian English,Australian English,Indian English and Caribbean English.The English spoken in Africa is different from country to country.Thus there is Nigerian English,South African English,Kenyan English and so on.
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难句剖析
理解诱思
乐、技术和贸易的影响。美国英语和英国英语最显著的不同是在拼写、发音和词汇方面。许多以-our结尾的英国英语的单词在美国英语中是以-or结尾。以-se结尾的英国英语的单词,它们的美国英语单词是以-ze结尾。有些词汇条款也不同,在表达方面也有许多不同。美国人总说“I just ate”,然而英国人说“I’ve just eaten”。在美国英语中说玛丽“on the team”,然而在英国英语则说玛丽“in the team”。
2019外研版高中英语必修一Unit2 阅读
Unit2阅读IAmerican English and British English导读：我们都知道美国和英国都说英语，但你知道美式英语和英式英语到底有什么区别吗？下面让我们来一看究竟吧。
American English is the form of English used in the United States. It includes all English dialects used within the United States of America. British English is the form of English used in the United Kingdom. It includes all English dialects used within the United Kingdom. Difference tween American and British English include pronunciation grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, idioms，and formats of dates and numbers.American and British English spelling differences one aspect of American and British English differences.In the early 18th century, English spelling was not standardized. Differences became noticeable after the publishing of influential dictionaries. Current British English spellings follow, for the most part, those of Samuel Johnson’s Dictionary of the English Language（1755）. Many of the now characteristic American English spellings were introduced, although not, for the most part, created, by Noah Webster in his American Dictionary of the English Language of 1828.Webster was a strong proponent of spelling reform for reasons both philological and nationalistic. Many spelling changes proposed in the US by Webster himself, and in the early 20th century by the Simplified Spelling Board, never caught on. Among the advocates of spelling reform in England, the influences of those who preferred the Norman（or Anglo-French）spellings of certain words proved decisive. Subsequent spelling adjustments in the UK had little effect on present-day US spelling, and vice versa. While in many cases American English deviated in the 19th century from mainstream British spelling, on the other hand it has also often retained older forms.The spelling systems of Commonwealth countries, for the most part, closelyresemble the British system. In Canada, however, while most spelling is “British”，many “American” spellings are also used. Additional information on Canadian and Australian spelling is provided throughout the article.注解：1.dialect n.方言2.format n.格式，设计3.noticeable adj.显著的，显而易见的4.current adj.现在的，当前的5.characteristic adj.典型的，特有的6.advocate n.提倡者7.decisive adj.决定性的8.deviate v.背离，偏离IIThe Differences of British English and American English导读：了解了英式英语和美式英语差异的原因，让我们来具体看看两种英语之间的差异吧。
American English美式英语(简化)
• From the point of view of their currency in Britain and the USA all lexical units may be subdivided into general English (those found on both sides of the Atlantic), Americanisms (those specific of present-day American usage) and Briticisms (typical of British English).
2) The definite article ―the‖ is often omitted before ―day‖ the day before yesterday — day before yesterday the day after tomorrow — day after tomorrow
the substitution of one consonant for two consonants
• • • • • BrE Traveller Programme Waggon cigarette • • • • • AmE Traveler Program Wagon cigaret
新视野大学英语第三版读写教程第二册课后翻译答案及原文
新视野大学英语（第三版）第二册课后翻译答案及原文Unit 1原文：English is known as a world language, regularly used by many nations whose English is not their first language. Like other languages, English has changed greatly. The history of the English language can be divided into three main periods: Old English, Middle English and Modern English. The English language started with the invasion of Britain by three Germanic tribes during the 5th century AD, and they contributed greatly to the formation of the English language. During the medieval and early modern periods, the influence of English spread throughout the British Isles, and from the early 17th century its influence began to be felt throughout the world. The processes of European exploration and colonization for several centuries led to significant change in English. Today, American English is particularly influential, due to the popularity of American cinema, television, music, trade and technology, including the Internet.翻译：人们普遍认为英语是一种世界语言，经常被许多不以英语为第一语言的国家使用。
英美概况之American English
American English and British English are the two major national dialects within the English language. American English is generally held as a development of the th British English. 17
3. Topographical terms were in desperate need to be designated, such as dell(幽 谷), moor(沼泽), so compounds were used.
Origin Of American English 4. Some useful terms were assimilated from Indian, Spanish, Dutch and French.
（1）交通类 one-way ticket/single ticket 单程票 round trip ticket/return ticket 来回票 subway underground/Tube(London) 地铁 underpass /subway 地下通道 bus coach/bus 公共汽车
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How was American English formed? What are the differences between American English and British English?
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牛津初中英语8A Unit2知识点整理
8A Unit2 知识点整理1. 不得不更努力地工作have to work harder2. 一所理想学校an ideal school3. 英式英语British English美式英语American English4. 有一场重要比赛have an important match5. 在八年级in Year 8=in Grade 8=in the 8th grade6. 在一所男女混合学校in/at a mixed school7. 一起上课have lessons together8. 从学校图书馆借书borrow books from the school library9. 从家里把书和杂志带过来bring in books and magazines from home10. 在这周临近结束时near the end of this week在这周结束时at the end of this week11. 和我们的同学讨论那些书discuss the books with our classmates12. 在课堂上in class在班级里in the class13. 看英文录像watch English videos14. 仔细倾听我的问题listen carefully to my problem15. .给我提供帮助offer me help=offer help to me主动提出做某事offer to do sth.16. 由一个男孩写的一篇文章an article by a boy一部冯小刚拍的影片 a film by Feng Xiaogang一首周杰伦唱的歌 a song by Jay Chou17. 有不同的课have different classes18. 一起做运动do sports together19. 每次刻苦练习practice hard every time20. 赢两场比赛win two games/matches打败某人beat sb.21.有一个阅读周have a Reading Week22.。
高中英语 Module1《British and American English》课件(2)(外研版必修5)
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What is the main idea of the first paragraph of this part? It says the two varieties of English are moving closer. What is the reason? The reason is that for more than a century communication across the Atlantic have developed steadily. Will there be more than two varieties of English? Not just two main varieties.
Do you think people from different regions of China have difficulty in understanding Chinese characters?
What about Britain English and American English? Do you think they are quite different? Can people from the two countries understand each other?
Match the British and American words in the box. apartment autumn elevator fall first floor flashlight flat garbage gas ground floor holiday lift stand in line lorry pavement petrol queue up rubbish sidewalk torch truck vacation British English: flat autumn lift ground floor torch rubbish petrol holiday queue up lorry pavement American English: apartment fall elevator first floor flashlight garbage gas vacation stand in line truck sidewalk
The differences between American English and British English..
The differences between American English and British EnglishThe differences between American English and British English*Synopsis：American English is evolved from British English.But the differences *between them are noticeable.美式英语是由英式英语演化而来的。
但二者的差异是不容忽视的。
The differences between them: 二者的不同点：1. Vocabulary 1. 词汇(1)Past Simple/Past Participles （1）一般过去时/过去分词(2) Prepositions （2）介词2. Pronunciation 2. 读音（1）[ æ ]—[ɑ:]:（2）[ɑ: ]—[ ɔ ] :（3） [ i l ] - [ l ]（4）[ u: ] —[ ju :]:（5）[ i: ] —[ ai ]:（6）the same word3.Spelling (suffix) 3. 拼写（后缀）4.Grammar 4. 语法(1)Use of present perfect tense and simple past tense.（1）现在完成式和一般过去式(2)Verb agreement and collective nouns （2）主谓一致和集合名词(3)Past tense forms. (3）过去时态的形式*Summary总结The differences between American English and British EnglishToday British English and American English are the two most important varieties or national standards of English. Basically they share the same structure. But the differences between them are noticeable. Here is a comparison will be made between them in regard to vocabulary, pronunciation, spelling and grammar and so on.English come from Britain and Britain is the cradle of English. it was introduced to other parts of the world with British’s colonization several centuries ago. Similarly, British English was firstly introduced to America in the early 17th century. American English is evolved from British English. Looking from range of the world, the countries use British English: Britain, Australia, Ireland, India, Pakistan, Singapore and so on. The countries use American English: the United States, the Philippines, etc.First of all, the difference is vocabulary.The following verbs have two acceptable forms of the past simple/past participle in both American and British English, however, the irregular form is generally more common in British English (the first form of the two) and the regular form is more common to American English.(1)Past Simple/Past Participles⏹Dream dreamt OR dreamed⏹Lean leant OR leaned⏹Learn learnt OR learned⏹Smell smelt OR smelled⏹Spell spelt OR spelled⏹Spill spilt OR spilled⏹Burn Burnt OR burned(2) Prepositions⏹American English - on the weekendBritish English - at the weekend⏹American English - on a teamBritish English - in a team⏹American English - please write me soonBritish English - please write to me soonSecondary, the difference is pronunciation. Sometimes we usually soften or don’t read the vowel (especially the [ ə ] or [ i ] ) in the unstressed syllable out in British English, while we should read all vowels out in the American English. So Americans speak more slowly and clearly than the British people.Differences in pronunciation between American English (AmE) and British English (BrE) can be divided into:⏹Differences in accent (i.e. phoneme inventory and realisation). See differences between GeneralAmerican and Received Pronunciation for the standard accents in the United States and Britain; forinformation about other accents see regional accents of English speakers.⏹Differences in the pronunciation of individual words in the lexicon (i.e. phoneme distribution). In this article,transcriptions use Received Pronunciation (RP) to represent BrE and General American (GAm) and to represent AmE.（1）[ æ ]—[ɑ:]: When the letter ― a ‖ comes before -s, -f, -th, -lf, -ph, -n , etc. we pronounce [æ] in Am.E , while [ɑ:] in Br.E.（2）[ɑ: ]—[ ɔ] : When the vowel letter ― o ‖ comes after a stressed closed syllable in a plosive , we usually pronounce it [ ɔ ] in the standard Br.E , while [ ɑ: ] in Ar.E .（3）We pronounce [ i l ] or [ l ] in Ar.E while [ ail ] in Br.E when the words end with –ile .（4）[ u: ] —[ ju :]: Americans pronounce [ u: ] while British people [ ju: ] when ― u ‖ and ― new ‖ come after n-, d-, t- etc.（5）[ i: ] —[ ai ]: We pronounce the monogram ― ei ‖ [ i: ] in Am.E while [ ai: ] in Br.E .（6）Even though the same word , there are some pronunciation difference s in Am.E and Br.E .Thirdly, the difference is spelling. In the United States’ development of language, spelling have occurred in a similar movement of our simplified characters (The simplified Spelling Movement), delete the word spelling in some of the letters are not pronounced.(1) The aphonic suffix such as -me, -ue in the English words are deleted in the American spelling.⏹Kilogramme kilogram⏹programme program⏹catalogue catalog⏹dialogue dialog⏹prologue prolog(2) There are ―our‖ at the end of the words and the aphonic letter ―u‖ is deleted in the American spelling.⏹Behaviour behavior⏹colour color⏹honour honor⏹labour labor(3) The suffix ―re‖ which is read [ə] become ―er‖.⏹centre center⏹fibre fiber⏹metre meter⏹theatre theater(4) The suffix ―ence‖ which is read [ns] become ―ense‖.⏹defence defense⏹offence offense⏹licence license⏹pretence pretense(5)The suffix ―ise‖ becomes‖ize‖ .⏹criticise criticize⏹organize organize⏹realise realize⏹recognise recognize⏹standardise standardize(6) Double ―L‖ in the British English words becomes ―L‖ in the American English words⏹councilor councilor⏹counsellor counselor⏹jeweller jeweler⏹marvellous marvelous⏹parcelled parceled⏹travelling traveling(7) Someone else.⏹Cheque check⏹Gaol jail⏹kerb curb⏹moustache mustache⏹plough plow⏹pyjamas pajamas⏹skeptical skeptical⏹erarer rubberFourthly, the difference is grammar.（1）Use of present perfect tense and simple past tense.Speakers of American English generally use the present perfect tense (have/has + past participle) far less than speakers of British English. In spoken American English it is very common to use the simple past tense as an alternative in situations where the present perfect would usually have been used in British English.（2）Verb agreement with collective nouns. In British English collective nouns, (i.e. nouns referring to particular groups of people or things), (e.g. staff , government, class, team) can be followed by asingular or plural verb depending on whether the group is thought of as one idea, or as manyindividuals , e.g.: My team is winning. The other team is all sitting down.In American English collective nouns are always followed by a singular verb, so an American wouldusually say: Which team is losing?Whereas in British English both plural and singular forms of the verb are possible, as in:Which team is/are losing?（3）Past tense forms.Below is a table showing verbs which have different simple past and past participle forms in American and British English. Note that the irregular past forms burnt, dreamt and spoilt are possible in American English, but less common than the forms ending in -ed.infinitive simple past (Br) simple past (Am) past participle (Br) past participle (Am)burn burned/burnt burned/burnt burned/burnt burned/burntbust bust busted bust busteddive dived dove/dived dived diveddream dreamed/dreamt dreamed/dreamt dreamed/dreamt dreamed/dreamtget got got got gottenlean leaned/leant leaned leaned/leant leanedlearn learned/learnt learned learned/learnt learnedplead pleaded pleaded/pled pleaded pleaded/pledprove proved proved proved proved/provensaw sawed sawed sawn sawn/sawedsmell smelled/smelt smelled smelled/smelt smelledSummary: As what we have discussed above, we know that the difference s between British English and America English are not just that, there are many differences between the two languages in many aspects. The function of languages is to communicate; there is no obstruction in communicating between Briton and American even though the differences between their languages. The differences we have learned between British English and America English will help us know English well, which is significant to our further study.。
二战后美式英语
二战后美式英语The Dominance of American English in the Aftermath of World War IIThe end of World War II marked a significant turning point in the global landscape, not only in terms of political and economic dynamics, but also in the realm of language. As the United States emerged as a superpower, its influence extended far beyond the military and economic spheres, permeating various aspects of international communication and cultural exchange. This ascendancy of American power was accompanied by the rising prominence of the English language, particularly the American variant, in the post-war era.The United States' involvement in the war and its subsequent role as a global leader contributed to the widespread dissemination of American English. During the conflict, the country's military presence and involvement in international affairs necessitated effective communication with allies and partners around the world. This facilitated the exposure of non-English-speaking populations to the American dialect, as American servicemembers and diplomats interacted with local communities.Moreover, the economic dominance of the United States in the post-war period further solidified the status of American English. The country's position as a global financial and commercial powerhouse led to the widespread adoption of its linguistic norms in international business and trade. Multinational corporations headquartered in the United States often utilized American English as the primary language of communication, influencing the linguistic preferences of their global counterparts and subsidiaries.The pervasive influence of American popular culture, particularly in the realms of film, music, and technology, also played a significant role in the proliferation of American English. Hollywood movies, American music, and cutting-edge technological innovations from the United States rapidly gained global popularity, exposing audiences worldwide to the linguistic nuances and cultural references embedded within these mediums.As a result, American English began to be perceived as a prestigious and desirable language, associated with modernity, innovation, and economic success. This perception, coupled with the practical necessity of communicating with the United States, led to a widespread adoption of American English in various parts of the world.The prominence of American English was further reinforced by thelinguistic policies and educational systems of many countries. Governments often incorporated American English as a core component of their language curricula, recognizing its importance in the global landscape. This, in turn, generated a pool of individuals proficient in the American dialect, further perpetuating its usage.However, the dominance of American English did not come without its critics and challenges. Regional linguistic variations, local cultural identities, and the preservation of native languages have all been impacted by the pervasive influence of the American dialect. Debates have emerged regarding the potential homogenization of linguistic diversity and the erosion of local linguistic traditions.Despite these concerns, the influence of American English remains pervasive in the post-war era. Its widespread use in international business, diplomacy, academia, and popular culture has solidified its status as a global lingua franca, transcending the boundaries of the United States itself.In conclusion, the aftermath of World War II witnessed the ascendancy of American English as a dominant force in international communication and cultural exchange. This linguistic hegemony was driven by a confluence of factors, including the United States' emergence as a global superpower, the economic and cultural influence of American institutions, and the practical necessity ofcommunicating with the United States. While the proliferation of American English has raised concerns about linguistic diversity, its impact on the global landscape remains undeniable.。
英式英语与美式英语的区别
The differences between British English and American English in pronunciation is mainly reflected in the vowels a, O and R of different pronunciation of consonants on.
5.Difference in expressing dates and numbers
英式 2nd March, 1996 美式 March 2, 1996
① 写法
在美式的写法中，1st, 2nd, 3rd的st, nd, rd是不使用的。由于 日期书面表达不同，读法也不一样。如1987年4月20日，英式 的写法是20th April, 1987，读成the twentieth of April, nineteen eighty-seven；美式的表达是April 20, 1987，则读 成April the twentieth, nineteen eighty-seven。同样，全部 用数字表达日期时，英美也有差别。1998年5月6日按照英国式 应写成6/5/98，而按照美国式应写成5/6/98；是英国式的1998 年8月1日，按照美国的表达方式却是1998年1月8日，美国的 1998年8月1日应写成08，01，1998。
Boy（American）：What can I do for you ?
Girl（Britian）： I'd like a piece of rubber , please !
Boy（American）：…Er,a piece of eraser ? 0.5 dollar , please ! Anything else ?
成考英语二作文模板
成考英语二作文模板英文回答：Instructions:1. Answer the questions in English.2. Write at least 1,000 words.Questions:1. What are the major differences between British and American English?2. How do these differences affect communication between native speakers of the two dialects?3. What are the challenges of teaching English to students who are native speakers of other languages?4. What are the benefits of learning English as a second language?5. What are your thoughts on the future of English asa global language?Answer:1. Major Differences Between British and American English。
British and American English are two closely related dialects of the English language. However, there are a number of major differences between the two dialects, including:Vocabulary: There are many words that have different meanings in British and American English. For example, the word "lift" means "elevator" in British English, but "ride" in American English. The word "lorry" means "truck" in British English, but "semi" in American English.Pronunciation: The pronunciation of many words is different in British and American English. For example, the word "car" is pronounced with a short "a" in British English, but with a long "a" in American English. The word "water" is pronounced with a long "a" in British English, but with a short "a" in American English.Grammar: There are a few grammatical differences between British and American English. For example, British English speakers use the present perfect tense more often than American English speakers. American English speakers use the simple past tense more often than British English speakers.Spelling: There are a number of words that are spelled differently in British and American English. For example, the word "colour" is spelled "color" in American English. The word "favour" is spelled "favor" in American English.2. How These Differences Affect Communication Between Native Speakers of the Two Dialects。
American English slangs美国俚语
American English slangs美国俚语美国口语俚语（1）1.clock in 打卡Don't forget to clock in,otherwise you won't get paid.别忘了打卡，否则领不到钱。
e on to 对...轻薄；吃豆腐Tanya slapped Bill after he came on to her.Tanya在Bill对她轻薄之后打了他一巴掌。
e easily 易如反掌Languages come easily to some people.语言学习对有些人来说易如反掌。
4.don't have a cow别大惊小怪Don't have a cow! I'll pay for the damages.别大惊小怪的！我会赔偿损失的。
5.push around 欺骗Don't try to push me around!别想耍我！美国口语俚语（2）1.keep one's shirt on保持冷静Keep your shirt on. He didn't mean to offend you. That's just theway he talks.保持冷静。
那只是他说话的惯常方式，他并非有意要冒犯你。
2.cool it冷静一点Cool it. You are making me mad.冷静一点。
你快把我逼疯了。
3.joy ride兜风Let's go for a joy ride.让我们去兜兜风。
4.rap说唱乐Do you like rap music? I have trouble understanding the words.你喜欢说唱音乐吗？我听不太懂其中的歌词。
5.red-letter day大日子This is a red-letter day for Susan. She made her first sale to a very important client.今天是susan的大日子。
《British or American English》(教学设计)冀教版(2024)英语七年上册
《British or American English?》（教学设计）-2024-2025学年冀教版（2024）初中英语七年级上册课题：《British or American English?》科目：初中英语年级：七年级上册版本：冀教版（2024）一、教材分析《British or American English?》这节课围绕英式英语和美式英语的差异展开，是拓展学生英语语言文化知识的重要内容。
教材通过简洁的文字介绍了英式英语和美式英语在词汇、拼写、发音等方面的一些典型差异，并配以简单的例子帮助学生理解。
这不仅有助于学生提高英语语言的认知水平，还能培养他们的跨文化交际意识，让学生在学习英语的过程中更好地理解和适应不同的英语变体，为今后的英语学习和交流打下坚实的基础。
二、教学目标（一）知识目标1. 学生能够了解英式英语和美式英语在词汇、拼写、发音等方面的主要差异。
- 词汇方面：如“lift”（英式）与“elevator”（美式），“flat”（英式）与“apartment”（美式）等。
- 拼写方面：以“-our”结尾的单词在美式英语中常变为“-or”，如“colour”（英式）与“color”（美式）。
- 发音方面：某些元音和辅音的发音不同，如“dance”中“a”的发音等。
2. 掌握课文中出现的相关重点词汇和短语，如“differences”“vocabulary”“spelling”“pronunciation”等。
（二）能力目标1. 听：学生能够听懂关于英式英语和美式英语差异的简单对话和讲解，获取关键信息。
2. 说：学生能够运用所学知识，简单描述英式英语和美式英语的差异，并能在交流中正确运用相关词汇和表达。
3. 读：学生能够正确朗读课文，理解课文大意，掌握阅读技巧，如通过上下文猜测生词含义、提取关键信息等。
4. 写：学生能够根据所学内容，写出一篇短文，介绍英式英语和美式英语在某一方面的差异，注意语法和拼写正确。
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