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British vs American English: What’s The Difference? Which is Better?
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British vs American English: What’s The Difference? Which is Better?

When it comes to learning English as a second language, you'll be presented with two main dialects to learn British and American English. This got me thinking: How do British and American English differ? And which is the best? As a Brit, there was a joke that went around a few years ago: "British English is Traditional English, American English is Simplified English." Indeed, the common sentiment in the British English-Speaking world is that American English is rather crass and unsophisticated. In the US, I am told that Americans (mostly) believe that their language is the best. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); British vs American English: Origins The history of both the British English and American English dialects are long. However, we nee...
15 American Slang Words For Every English Learner
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15 American Slang Words For Every English Learner

English is one of the most spoken languages in the world, with one the most spoken variant being American English. To sound like a native, you’ll want to learn American slang words. These are the best! Last week, we covered the best (and most used) British slang words. Today, we will cover the best and most commonly used American slang words. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. To Have a Blast - To Have a Good Time Throughout the years, there have been hundreds of different ways to say you've had a good time. Chances are that your way is different from your parent's, and you parent's different from your grandparent's. When you talk about a blast, you expect to be talking an explosion of some kind. However, it has been reinvented t...