Hi, I booked my place on the long-distance bus for the next day. This is British English, not American English. In the US it's called a bus. In England if it is a local service it's a bus. If it travels further afield, it's a coach.

Hi, I agree with Clive's posting, it should be "She asked where her umbrella was." However, in British English, the other way is fine too, especially if you would like it to sound more formal. You would often read it this way in

Where I live, all the students are taught what my book advises. However, let's agree to disagree.    As for Longman Dictionary, besides the example you cited, I've found another example that is different from other dictionaries. The word

Where I live, all the students are taught what my book advises. However, let's agree to disagree.   As for Longman Dictionary, besides the example you cited, I've found another example that is different from other dictionaries. The word

Both suggest stilted business language. I'd say in regard to , with regard to or as regards were all correct, but I'd prefer to say regarding , if I wanted to strike that particular note. I think in regards to is unidiomatic in British

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Yes, but you and I use only a minor and unimportant dialect of English called "British English". Californians, I am informed, use proper 'English' as spoken by every citizen of the USofA, which differs considerably than British

Hello, I am looking for the right pronunciation of fractions in British English. Every style guide I find is very clear about thirds, quarters and fifths, but then they stop. How do you pronounce fractions like "4000 / 563" in English?

British English American English AUTUMN FALL BAG SACK BARRISTOR LAWYER A barrister is a particular type of lawyer (a word also used in Britain), who specialises in arguing cases in court. I think Americans would refer to this person as an

18:11, mercoledì 16 aprile 2008, Klaus Gerhardt: I'm looking for the meaning of Winterlude in general and in the Bob Dylan Song "Winterlude". All I found with ... more, Then Winterlude, this dude thinks you're fine. The