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To tell you the truth, I've never heard any foreigner (unless they learned English when they were very young, or had lived in an English speaking country for at least a decade, and had extensive, and personalized accent coaching) ever be able to pull off either an American or British accent....

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...

Hi milky, Yes, I would say that a native speaker of British English, for instance, is a non-native speaker of American English. Particularly accent-wise, but for most this would extend to grammar and vocabulary as well. However, I would like to highlight that 'prestigious native varietes' of...

Englishuser wrote: Your posts here show that you believe that formal English is the correct form to learn. I think that people should be familiar with different registers and genres, ranging from formal to casual. However, I think 'standard grammar', 'standard vocabulary' and 'standard...

Dear all, This is Will. Could anyone help me to realize difference between British and American English? (In pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, ..). Thanks

Hello again, Zara. Thank you for your very kind words. Just as you say that I have given you encouragement, so I must say that you in turn have encouraged me to continue giving some of my time to help you and others here on this forum. Strangely enough, I have never taught English before. I study...

Hi Nef, Once again, please forgive me for quoting you in a clumsy way. This also makes learning English so exciting; you need to learn British English, Canadian English, Caribbean English, Nigerian English, Australian English... You have a lot more energy than I do, but that's good....

Englishuser wrote: Hi Nef, I hope you will permit me to quote you in my post. I admire your English and your attitude. Thank you! Group 5 is completely unneccessary for most native speakers! You never know. My goal has always been to learn as many words as possible, and...

Hi Nef, I hope you will permit me to quote you in my post. I admire your English and your attitude. Thank you! Group 5 is completely unneccessary for most native speakers! You never know. My goal has always been to learn as many words as possible, and honestly, I wouldn't mind...

Goodman wrote: I tend to disagree. Whether it’s British English or American, I think the phrase “fast food” has been coined since the 60’s when McDonald opened the first restaurant and accepted over time by countries, English speaking or otherwise as a daily word in their vocabulary....