There are some differences between British English and American English. In grammar, for example, speakers of British English say "in hospital" and "Have you a pen?". Americans say "in the hospital" and "Do you have a pen?". Pronunciation is sometimes different. For example, when a learner speaks British pronunciation[da:ns] (dance), he may not understand the American pronunciation[dæns]. There are differences between British English and American English in spelling. For example, "travelled" and "honour" are British spelling, "traveled" and "honor" are American spelling. However, in most situations(情况), British English and American English are not different languages.
____ between British English and American English | ||
British English | American English | |
In grammar | In ____ | In the hospital |
In ____. | travelled | traveled |
____ is sometimes different | [da:ns] | [dæns] |
Usually, British English and American English are the ____language. |