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Differences between American & British Language
Prepared by: Instructor: Mr. Ali Abdulsater
Done By:Sandy zaiter-Rajaa al-arab
The major differences between British and American English lies in the choice of VOCABULARY
Common Words in American and British English
DIFFERENT IDIOMSIT MEANS: To try to stop peopleFrom finding out about sth wrong , illegal, embarrassingetc. that has happened or that you have done.
IT MEANS: To refuse to get involved with sb /sth or in a particular situation .
IT MEANS: Used when you have just mentioned some way in which you have been lucky in the past, to avoid bringing bad luck.
IT MEANS: Clearly visible, in a way that is clearly visible.
IT MEANS: An amount of sth that is too small or unimportant to make any real difference to a situation.
It means: A place where you feel relaxed and comfortable as if you were in your own home.
SPELLING DIFFERENCES
[edit] -our, -or
[edit] -re, -er
[edit] ce , -se -xion, -ction
[edit] ise - ize
yse - yze
DIFFERENCE IN PRONUNCIATION
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