By Grammar, American English

"I much prefer the attitude of the British. They have enough respect for the language to use correct spelling, clear enunciation and to observe the correct use of prepositions and general grammar. On the other hand, some Americans seem to like reinventing the language as they go."To use a...

Grammar Geek wrote: Nothing more than 41 years of exposure to American English. Thanks, GG. You mean only 41 years of exposure to AE, but sometimes the stuff in a dictionary is totally different from what we think.

It's the same for American English. You can also use the present perfect for a VERY RECENTLY completed action, as in: The prime minster has announced he's stepping down. Today I've gone there once sounds like there is a possibilty you will there again today. This makes sense to day at noon, but...

Noah Webster (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noah_Webster) had a huge influence on american english. He is responsible for many of the differences in spelling. Also, after the revolutionary war in 1776, many americans were only too happy to differentiate themselves from Britain by using different...

Colombo wrote:I'm trying to translate my CV into English, but I'm finding a lot of difficulties. Apart from the overall chronic style of the result, there are certain things that I find I don't know how to say. I'm copying a list here, in case someone can lend me a hand (for which I'd be...

I'm trying to translate my CV into English, but I'm finding a lot of difficulties. Apart from the overall chronic style of the result, there are certain things that I find I don't know how to say. I'm copying a list here, in case someone can lend me a hand (for which I'd be immensely grateful). I...

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Titithi wrote:I agree with you: learning both is useful. In my country,we have learned British English and we should explain why the pronunciation of this word can pronounce in different other way or why people use "will" instead of "shall". Today , our program is changed into American English,...

I agree with you: learning both is useful. In my country,we have learned British English and we should explain why the pronunciation of this word can pronounce in different other way or why people use "will" instead of "shall". Today , our program is changed into American English, we usually...

Khoff wrote:Yes, you're right -- in these examples it should be "every day." It's written as one word when used as an adjective : "he was wearing his everyday suit, not his best suit." Sorry I didn't catch it before.Hi KhoffI think your signature should be amended as follows because I've read...