Differences between American & British Language

Prepared by: Instructor: Mr. Ali Abdulsater

Done By:Sandy zaiter-Rajaa al-arab

The major differences between British and American English lies in the choice of VOCABULARY

Common Words in American and British English

DIFFERENT IDIOMSIT MEANS: To try to stop peopleFrom finding out about sth wrong , illegal, embarrassingetc. that has happened or that you have done.

IT MEANS: To refuse to get involved with sb /sth or in a particular situation .

IT MEANS: Used when you have just mentioned some way in which you have been lucky in the past, to avoid bringing bad luck.

IT MEANS: Clearly visible, in a way that is clearly visible.

IT MEANS: An amount of sth that is too small or unimportant to make any real difference to a situation.

It means: A place where you feel relaxed and comfortable as if you were in your own home.

SPELLING DIFFERENCES

[edit] -our, -or

[edit] -re, -er

[edit] ce , -se -xion, -ction

[edit] ise - ize

yse - yze

DIFFERENCE IN PRONUNCIATION

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