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The document discusses the key differences between American English and British English. It covers differences in grammar, vocabulary, spelling, pronunciation and other areas. For example, Americans tend to use the simple past tense more where British English would use the present perfect. Vocabulary differs between the two, such as Americans saying "pants" and British saying "trousers". Increased global communication may be reducing some regional variations over time.

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Presented by Lic. Luis Alberto Camacho Campos [email_address] THE DIFFERENCES IN AMERICAN ENGLISH AND BRITISH ENGLISH
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Henry Sweet predicted in 1877 that within a century, American English, Australian English and British English would be mutually unintelligible . It may be the case that increased worldwide communication through radio, television, the Internet, and globalization has reduced the tendency to regional variation .
What do we mean by American English and British English?
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Grammatical Differences In British English and American English
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EXAMPLES BRITISH ENGLISH AMERICAN ENGLISH Have you finished your work? Did you finish your work? I‘ve already seen that film. I already saw that film. I‘ve just had lunch. I just had lunch.
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The verb “get” AMERICAN ENGLISH BRITISH ENGLISH He has gotten much better at playing tennis He has got much better at playing tennis.
Have you got/ do you have ,[object Object],[object Object]
have you got/ do you have They have got a wonderful house. (BrE) They have a wonderful house.(AmE) Have you got a meeting today? Do you have a meeting today? I have got no objection. I have no objection.(formal) We don’t have a television
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The Differences of Vocabulary In British English and American English
CLOTHES BRITISH ENGLISH AMERICAN ENGLISH trousers pants tie necktie vest undershirt waistcoat vest nightdress nightgown tracksuit Sweats/sweatsuit/sweatpants Jumper sweater Pinafore Jumper ( a dress without sleeve worn over a shirt) Wellies Boot/ galoshes spectacles glasses Pants Underwear/underpants/boxers
TRANSPORTATION BRITISH AMERICAN indicator blinker Handbrake Emergency brake boot trunk Numberplate License plate tyre tire bonnet hood windscreen windshield lorries trucks Tram( an elctric vehicle) Trolley( an electric vehicle) accelerator Gas pedal
TRANSPORTATION BRITISH AMERICAN lorries trucks coach Bus Overtake/pull out pass Underground subway motorway Freeway / Highway Wing mirror Side mirror Gear stick Gear shift flyover overpass Cycle path Bicycle route
BUILDINGS BRITISH AMERICAN Tv aerial Tv antena flat apartment Block of flats Apartment buildings pavement Sidewalk fence Picket fence Dustbin/ bin Garbage can/ wastebasket elevator Lift tap Faucet pram Baby carriage cooker stove
MISCELLANEOUS BRITISH Laundry basket row tin mince biscuit rubber torch chips handbag AMERICAN hamper argument can Chopped beef cookie eraser flashlight fries purse
MISCELLANEOUS BRITISH University Public school Toilet / lavotary/Gents/ Ladies/ WC/ Loo coach Hat stand Notice board trolley cot AMERICAN college Private school Bathroom /restroom/ Washroom Bus Coat stand Bulletin board Shopping cart Crib( a small bed for a child)
MISCELLANEOUS BRITISH AMERICAN banknotes bills solicitor lawyer Bloke/ chap guy Mobile phone Cellular phone post mail football soccer maize corn tortoise turtle Jam jelly Queue line
MISCELLANEOUS BRITISH AMERICAN cinema Movie theatre/ movies hoover vacuum zip zipper bung stopper garden yard Watch strap watchband letterbox Mail slot Frying pan skillet worktop counter
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Thank you very much Take care

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  • 2. Presented by Lic. Luis Alberto Camacho Campos [email_address] THE DIFFERENCES IN AMERICAN ENGLISH AND BRITISH ENGLISH
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  • 6. Henry Sweet predicted in 1877 that within a century, American English, Australian English and British English would be mutually unintelligible . It may be the case that increased worldwide communication through radio, television, the Internet, and globalization has reduced the tendency to regional variation .
  • 7. What do we mean by American English and British English?
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  • 11. Grammatical Differences In British English and American English
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  • 13. EXAMPLES BRITISH ENGLISH AMERICAN ENGLISH Have you finished your work? Did you finish your work? I‘ve already seen that film. I already saw that film. I‘ve just had lunch. I just had lunch.
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  • 16. The verb “get” AMERICAN ENGLISH BRITISH ENGLISH He has gotten much better at playing tennis He has got much better at playing tennis.
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  • 18. have you got/ do you have They have got a wonderful house. (BrE) They have a wonderful house.(AmE) Have you got a meeting today? Do you have a meeting today? I have got no objection. I have no objection.(formal) We don’t have a television
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  • 21. The Differences of Vocabulary In British English and American English
  • 22. CLOTHES BRITISH ENGLISH AMERICAN ENGLISH trousers pants tie necktie vest undershirt waistcoat vest nightdress nightgown tracksuit Sweats/sweatsuit/sweatpants Jumper sweater Pinafore Jumper ( a dress without sleeve worn over a shirt) Wellies Boot/ galoshes spectacles glasses Pants Underwear/underpants/boxers
  • 23. TRANSPORTATION BRITISH AMERICAN indicator blinker Handbrake Emergency brake boot trunk Numberplate License plate tyre tire bonnet hood windscreen windshield lorries trucks Tram( an elctric vehicle) Trolley( an electric vehicle) accelerator Gas pedal
  • 24. TRANSPORTATION BRITISH AMERICAN lorries trucks coach Bus Overtake/pull out pass Underground subway motorway Freeway / Highway Wing mirror Side mirror Gear stick Gear shift flyover overpass Cycle path Bicycle route
  • 25. BUILDINGS BRITISH AMERICAN Tv aerial Tv antena flat apartment Block of flats Apartment buildings pavement Sidewalk fence Picket fence Dustbin/ bin Garbage can/ wastebasket elevator Lift tap Faucet pram Baby carriage cooker stove
  • 26. MISCELLANEOUS BRITISH Laundry basket row tin mince biscuit rubber torch chips handbag AMERICAN hamper argument can Chopped beef cookie eraser flashlight fries purse
  • 27. MISCELLANEOUS BRITISH University Public school Toilet / lavotary/Gents/ Ladies/ WC/ Loo coach Hat stand Notice board trolley cot AMERICAN college Private school Bathroom /restroom/ Washroom Bus Coat stand Bulletin board Shopping cart Crib( a small bed for a child)
  • 28. MISCELLANEOUS BRITISH AMERICAN banknotes bills solicitor lawyer Bloke/ chap guy Mobile phone Cellular phone post mail football soccer maize corn tortoise turtle Jam jelly Queue line
  • 29. MISCELLANEOUS BRITISH AMERICAN cinema Movie theatre/ movies hoover vacuum zip zipper bung stopper garden yard Watch strap watchband letterbox Mail slot Frying pan skillet worktop counter
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  • 32. Thank you very much Take care