English is the most popular language that are talked and learned around the world. But in learning English we find the two most popular language varieties named: British English and American English. Although there are many similarities between British English and American English, some differences can be found between British & American English. Mainly Commonwealth countries follow British usage.
One should bear one’s mind that while writing for British readers; one should only use British style. And same to the American readers.
Main British and American English differences
We find three major differences between British English and American English. They are:
1. pronunciations & spellings,
2. vocabularies, and
3. grammar.
Pronunciation & Spellings
These differences are found mainly in vowel and consonants, as well as stress and intonation. And these differences are responsible for creating common spelling differences between American and British English.
For example
In British English : Centre
In American English: Center
In British English : Labour
In American English: Labor
Vocabularies
These differences can be found mainly differences in nouns and verbs, especially phrasal verb usage and the names of specific tools or items.
Grammar
Some differences can be also found in using grammar like tense, collective noun, prepositions, etc.
For example
In British English: I’ve lost my pen.
In American English: I lost my pen.
In British English: at the weekend
In American English: on the weekend
In British English: Please write to me.
In American English: Please write me.
In British English: at high school
In American English: in high school
