American vs British English

B1–B2

How grammar, prepositions, vocabulary and spelling differ between the two major varieties of English.

Lessons in this category

Grammar Differences (AmE/BrE)B1

Grammatical differences between American and British English, like verb agreement with group nouns.

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Preposition Differences (AmE/BrE)B1

Different prepositions for the same meaning — at the weekend vs on the weekend.

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Vocabulary Differences (AmE/BrE)B1

Different words for the same thing — flat vs apartment, lift vs elevator.

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Spelling Differences (AmE/BrE)B2

Colour vs color, centre vs center — systematic spelling differences.

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