Differences between Brittish and American English

British and American English are two varieties of the English language that differ in spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Here are some of the main differences:

Spelling - British English tends to use spellings with 'ou' rather than 'o', like colour, favour, and humour, while American English uses color, favor, and humor. British English also sometimes uses 're' at the end of words like theatre and centre, while American English uses 'er' as in theater and center.

Vocabulary - There are many vocabulary differences. For example, British English uses words like flat, lift, dustbin, and petrol while American English uses apartment, elevator, trash can, and gas. British English also tends to use more Latin-derived words.

Pronunciation - British English is non-rhotic, meaning the 'r' sound at the end of syllables is often dropped, while American English is rhotic and pronounces the 'r.' British English also pronounces the 'a' in words like bath, class, and cast differently from American English.

Grammar - British and American English have some minor grammatical differences in the use of prepositions, collective nouns, and subject-verb agreement. For example, British English says 'go to hospital' while American English says 'go to the hospital'.

While the varieties have some notable differences, speakers of both varieties can generally understand each other without major difficulties. The differences give each variety its unique flavor and identity.

Brittish Accent Listening Practice:
Brittish Council: https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/listening/b2-listening