The Differences Between British English and American English
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Abstract
British English and American English are the two major varieties of English in the world at present. They are belong to the same language -- English, there is there'mon ground between them. Due to they developed independently with the different historical backgrounds, geography and culture. Of course, there are also many differences between them. As the English learners, it is necessary for us to get somewhat acquainted with the differences between them to help our study and keep us from unnecessary troubles. Because someone who don't know British and American English clearly, have a prejudice about British and American English, like that "which is better?" This thesis makes an analysis parison of British English and American English in terms of history, pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary and grammar, hoping to help pletely and objectively know the differences between British and American English.
Key words: English viariety historical background differences
摘要:
英式英语和美式英语是当今世界两种最为主要的英语变体,它们隶属同一种语言——英语,两者间有着必然的联系。由于它们各自成长于不同的历史背景和地域文化,两者之间也存在许多差异。作为英语学****者,我们应该清楚他们之间的区别,以便在使用的过程中避免一些不必要的错误。由于对英语与美语了解不全面,许多人对英语或美语存有偏见,认为其中的某一种更优越。通过此文对英式英语和美式英语历史、读音、拼写、词汇以及语法几个方面的分析和比较,希望能够帮助大家全面客观地看待英式英语和美式英语的区别。
关键词:英语变体 历史背景 区别
Nowadays English is one of the most important languages in the world because of its worldwide use. Under the influence of geography, history, cultural and social customs in different areas, until recently, English has been divided into many varieties: Australian English, New Zealand English, Scottish English, Northern Irish English, Welsh English, South African English, Canadian English, and so on. British English and American English are the two main varieties of them. As the Non-Native English speakers, most of the English learners in china think that the language used by British and American are the same one-English, and there are
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