GASPRO International Journal of Eminent Scholars

ABSTRACT

The article is an attempt to illustrate the difference between American and British English. It provides the differences in grammar, vocabulary, spelling and semantic levels as well as word derivation and compounds in both languages. The article also explains that language is not the only distinction between these two countries. It is more than just a description of the world; it is a reflection of culture and social attitudes toward current circumstances. It means reporting our thoughts, feelings, and relationships. It is on this basis that the paper concluded that although there are many differences in detailed aspects in the usage of British and American English, they are similar to each other in most aspects. It was recommended among others that American and British English are very useful in our daily speeches and so should be appreciated and utilized based on the place one finds him/herself or the country which adopts it.

KEYWORDS: American English, British English, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and Semantic differences