blackst0neAmerican EnglishBritish EnglishBlueSadAdministrationGovernmentAssignmentHomeworkMoviesCinemaQuizTest, examStreetcarTramVacuum cleanerHooverIs this list correct?
Hoover is a brand name. It is one of the many manufacturers of vacuum cleaners. There are people in the UK who misuse it to mean vacuum cleaners in general, regardless of brand. Not everyone does so. Some people say Hoover and some say vacuum cleaner.
misuse seems a tad harsh to me. Would you also object to eg kleenex,eg xerox?
The difference between the US and UK English could be separated into different parts such as spelling differences, grammar, vocabulary, prepositions and many many more.
For example,
American English - on the weekend
British English - at the weekend
However, Using the former(American English) instead of the latter (British English) will not lead to a serious issue of miscommunication. In fact, British and Americans can usually communicate easily.
Would you also object to eg kleenex,eg xerox?
The difference between the US and UK English could be separated into different parts such as spelling differences, grammar, vocabulary, prepositions and many many more.
For example,
However, Using the former(American English) instead of the latter (British English) will not lead to a serious issue of miscommunication. In fact, British and Americans can usually communicate easily.