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This document provides a comprehensive guide on the differences between American and British English, covering aspects such as pronunciation, spelling, grammar, and vocabulary. It highlights the historical context of English in America, the simplification of spellings by Noah Webster, and specific examples of differences in usage. The conclusion emphasizes that while these variations exist, English remains mutually intelligible across regions, with American English having a significant influence in global media.

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This document provides a comprehensive guide on the differences between American and British English, covering aspects such as pronunciation, spelling, grammar, and vocabulary. It highlights the historical context of English in America, the simplification of spellings by Noah Webster, and specific examples of differences in usage. The conclusion emphasizes that while these variations exist, English remains mutually intelligible across regions, with American English having a significant influence in global media.

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INTRODUCTION

TO LANGUAGE
STUDIES 1
GROUP PRESENTATION TOPICS

FAROOQ HAIDER
RAIFA AFZAL (DIFFERENCE
NAIMA
(ARCHIVE BETWEEN
(AMERICANISM
FEATURES) AMERICAN AND
BRITISH ENGLISH)

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American English
vs.
British English
A short yet Comprehensive
Guide

3
Introduction
. English is spoken in over 50 countries with
over 375 million native speakers.
•
Despite being one language, regional dialects
like American and British English differ.
•
This guide explores the key differences in
pronunciation, spelling, grammar, and
vocabulary.
4
History
• English arrived in America in the 16th-17th
centuries.
• Spelling was not standardized.
•
Noah Webster simplified spellings to reflect
American identity.
•
Examples: traveller → traveler, cancelled →
canceled.
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Pronunciation
• American English is rhotic: pronounced 'r'
sounds (car, far).
•
British English is non-rhotic: 'r' often
• dropped
(cah, fah).
British 'r' only pronounced before vowel
sounds.
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Spelling Differences
• American spellings often simpler (color vs.
colour
•
(UK) favour → favor (US)
•
(UK) organise→organize (US)
•
(UK) centre → center (US)

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Collective Nouns
• US: Collective nouns are singular (The team
is...)
• UK: Can be singular or plural (The team
is/are OR has/have
FOR EXAMPLE
UK: The team are playing well today.
US : The team is playing well today.
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Past Tense Verbs
• UK: learnt, dreamt, burnt
• US: learned, dreamed, burned
•
UK: got | US: got, gotten.
A SMALL QUIZ
FOR EXAMPLE : I learned lesson every day .(??)
I dreamt last night .(???)
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Vocabulary Differences
. Bonnet (UK) / Hood (US)
. Flat (UK) / Apartment (US)
.
Lorrie (UK) / Truck (US)
.
. Biscuit (UK) / Cookie (US)
Trainer (UK) / Sneaker (US)

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Conclusion
• Differences go beyond accent—affecting
grammar, spelling, vocabulary.
•
English is mutually intelligible across
•
regions.
American English dominates informal and
global media due to cultural influence.
YOUTUBE +GOOGLE+NETFLIX etc.
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