"That's Not The Way We Talk"
"That's not the way we talk" is the headline above an article printed on today's...
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Sound Files For The IPA Handbook
I've come across what to me is a momentous discovery but to others here may be well...
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British Vs American English (Potaytoe...
Over time languages develop, especially English. Is American English a development...
Counter
I know that the word "counter", when used domestically, is predominantly a North...
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Learn American English, American Accent...
I have searched all over the internet for resources regarding American Accent Training...
USA Or UK
hi everyone Which english is right to learn. Is it American English or British English...
British Versus American Expressions?
can anyone help me right now with some expressions in either british or american...
What A Jerk!
I have stated before my reasons for being skeptical of the belief that the noun ...
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"In Line With" (British-American Translation...
I am an American whose company has just been acquired by a UK-based company, and...
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Yours Sincerely Or Sincerely Yours?
Is there anybody who might be able to tell me the difference of "Y ours sincerely...
Accents In TV And Movies - All Varieties...
Hi, there's something I've always liked to know, I'm too curious! When you watch...
John Kerry's Pronunciation Of "America...
I've heard John Kerry pronounce the word "America" (a'm3:rik&) (& ==> schwa),...
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Defining American English?
Is this a correct definition of American English? American English is a collection...
Urgent: Is Polite Vs. Unmarked Intonation...
I'm supposed to give an ESL lesson on the distinction between polite and neutral...
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Catch Or Get The Sun?
Hi, is it "catch the sun" or "get the sun" in American English? One of my dictionaries...
Difference Between European English And...
I've noticed, mostly from British television programs, some discrepancies between...
Dutch Words In English Language?
I have another question, but I'm not sure whether this is the right group to ask...
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Mr. Breszinki, Mr. Rockefeller, Mr. Curtis
When watching the latest news this morning I had a deja vu or better a deja ecute...
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Some Words That I Need Help To Pronounce...
Hi everyone, I've studied American English with some audio books and I learnt some...
Donkey Jacket
How would you say "donkey jacket" in American English ? Isabelle
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