1. British English
and
American English

2. Which is correct?
British English?
American English?

3. Which is correct?
English belongs to us!
But we are stronger!

4. Which is correct?
Actually, they’re both ok. It’s your choice. But there are some differences.

5. Pronunciation Differences Between British and American English
There are differences in pronunciation. Watch the following video and practice out loud with the presenter in the video.
Pronunciation Differences Between British and American English

6. There are differences in spelling.
British English
American English
Example
-re ending
-er ending
centre
center
-our ending
-or ending
colour
color
-ogue ending
-og ending
catalogue
catalog
-ise/-ize ending
-ize ending
realise/realize
realize
final “l” doubled
final “l” no doubled
travelled
traveled
-ence ending
-ense ending
defence
defense

7. There are differences in the names given to different things.
American:
apartment
British:
flat

8. American:
stroller
British:
pram

9. American:
cell phone
British:
mobile phone

10. American:
can
British:
tin