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The differences between English and American English

Published Jun 23, 2020 Updated Jun 23, 2020 Education and Training

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The differences between English and American English

Tim Gosling

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I appreciate that English is a difficult language to master. Furthermore, once you have a good grasp of the language, other complications seem to present themselves. One such complication is the differences between English and American English. Just when you thought you understood the basic conventions, you realise that grammar and pronunciation seem to differ between those who speak English and those who speak American English.

In this article, I will try to help you understand some of the differences, and how these might impact upon you.

Language within individual countries develops and changes over time. For example, even as a native English speaker, I would have problems understanding parts of English text written in 1600. So, things never