American English VS British English

Language shapes the way we think and determines what we can think about. We live in a world where has many languages are using in our daily activities. English language is an international language and it is very important for us to learn about it. The purpose of this essay is to compare and contrast the differences between American English and British English. The three main differences are historical backgrounds, the locations, and grammar.

The most notable difference between these two styles of English language is their historical backgrounds. This divergence between American English and British English once caused George Bernard Shaw to say that the United States and United Kingdom are "two countries divided by a common language". It is increasing worldwide communication through radio, television, the Internet and globalization has reduced to use the regional language. Nevertheless, spoken American English and British English are generally clearly, there are enough differences to cause occasional misunderstandings or at times embarrassment; for example, some words that are quite innocent in one dialect may be considered vulgar in the other.

Comparing both styles of English language we notice another differences. There are many locations which use this language commonly. Regional dialects in the United States are used by Northern, Southern, Midland, Western, Southern Appalachia and New York. Dialects of British English are used by isolated populations such as United Kingdom, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
  

Yet another difference between these two styles of English language is the grammar. In American English collective nouns are usually singular in construction. American English may use plural pronouns, however, in agreement with collective nouns; for example, All Time Low is a well-known band. In British English, collective nouns can take either singular (formal agreement) or plural (notional agreement) verb forms, according to whether the emphasis is on the body as a whole or on the individual members respectively; for example, All Time Low are a well-known band. Proper nouns that are plural in form take a plural verb in both American English and British English; for example, The Saints are the champions. However, the largest difference is probably that of the choice of vocabulary and pronunciation.

Here are the main three differences between styles of American English and British English. As we can see it comes down to a personal choice, based on the dialect of each person has, the skill and the custom that make she/he uses the style of English language. Therefore it is important that you consider your abilities and choose the best style of English language for your convenience and lifestyle.