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JellYB  +  297226 Fri, 24 Nov 06 04:43 PM

Hi Nona, do you think there is any difference between American English and British English?Smile [:)]

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nona the brit  +  297264 Fri, 24 Nov 06 06:00 PM
Yes they are different. Putting accent to one side, there are differences in vocabulary, spelling and grammar. Of course we can understand each other and any differences in vocab can sometimes lead to a humorous situation, but they are different.
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Grammar Geek  +  297330 Fri, 24 Nov 06 09:53 PM

Yes, accent aside, it's hard to imagine not understanding a British English speaker. (Some of those folks from the Scottish highlands can be a bit tough for me to make out, accent-wise, and I expect a deep Cajun accent would be hard for a Brit to make out.)  Someone who didn't realize she was reading a British text might think the spelling a little weird and there are some prepositions "missing" to our ears. But the figures of speech might catch us by surprise.

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Exclusive  +  297426 Sat, 25 Nov 06 03:58 AM
 Passengerx wrote:

Hi, Exclusive! I'd like to answer I'd like to study both of them two. Do you also master british English? And do you all native Americans also master british English?

Certainly thank you for your sharing!



dear passanger ,

I am Esl teacher in USA. and im not good at british accentSmile [:)]

thanks for respondingWink [;)]
regards,
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Exclusive  +  297428 Sat, 25 Nov 06 04:02 AM
 JellYB wrote:
 Anonymous wrote:
 JellYB wrote:

Hello Exclusive, that site is really as useful as EF.

Thanks very much for suggestion. Smile [:)]



you are welcome jellyb
the important thing is the oppurtunity of practice your english..
so doesn't matter what site.. i ll try to keep sharing what i have with you pplSmile [:)]

warm regards,
matt

Hi Matt... thanks again, I have been practicing and learning new english all the time Smile [:)] Are you a native english speaker?but I am not at all. hehe so I try to learn fo it by myself, only school isn't helping that much. by the way where are you from, Matt? Smile [:)]

Regards Smile [:)]:>JellYB



hi there,
im from Las vegas,NV. I have been teaching english for 2 years in USA. 
Jellyb The best way to learn english is studying  by yourself.
and also englishforums is great place to practice your english.
warm regards,
matt
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Exclusive  +  297430 Sat, 25 Nov 06 04:06 AM
 Nona The Brit wrote:

No,  USA natives don't learn British English and British natives don't learn American English.

Only if you are an actor or you are messing about with an accent for a joke or something - and I have to say that 95% of American attempts at British accents are appalling! I'm sure the reverse is true too. Most people can't even do authentic sounding imitations of the different accents of their own countries.



hey nona

what you saying is right.. it's really hard to learn british accent for me Smile [:)]  but i like it thoSmile [:)]
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JellYB  +  297537 Sat, 25 Nov 06 02:48 PM

 Nona The Brit wrote:
Yes they are different. Putting accent to one side, there are differences in vocabulary, spelling and grammar. Of course we can understand each other and any differences in vocab can sometimes lead to a humorous situation, but they are different.

Yes ,Vocabulary sometimes I am really confused which are American English ,British English Music [8] 

For example - color and colour

Thank you for a nice answerSmile [:)]
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JellYB  +  297539 Sat, 25 Nov 06 02:56 PM

Hi there Matt

WowBig Smile [:D] glad to know you're from Las Vegus and you are also a teacher. I agree with you the best way to learn anything is studying by ourselves and here is one of the best places

Regards Smile [:)]
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Passengerx  +  297790 Sun, 26 Nov 06 05:45 PM

 Exclusive wrote:


dear passanger ,

I am Esl teacher in USA. and im not good at british accentSmile [:)]

thanks for respondingWink [;)]
regards,
matt

Hi, dear Exclusive! I think...it sounds it's very difficult to master both kind of them two...
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