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Presented by  M.Sajid us salam Mphil Linguistics Islamia University Bahawalpur Pakistan, Cupidlucid@gmail.com THE DIFFERENCES IN AMERICAN ENGLISH AND BRITISH ENGLISH
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Henry Sweet predicted in 1877 that within a century, American English, Australian English and British English would be mutually unintelligible .   It may be the case that increased worldwide communication through radio, television, the Internet, and globalization has reduced the tendency to regional variation .
What do we mean by American English and British English?
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  Grammatical Differences In British English and  American English
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EXAMPLES I just had lunch. I‘ve just had lunch. I already saw that film. I‘ve already seen that film. Did you finish your work? Have you finished your work? I lost my keys. Can you help me look for it?(accepted in AmE) I have lost my keys. Can you help me look for it?(incorrect in BrE) AMERICAN ENGLISH BRITISH ENGLISH
Some more examples ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],AMERICAN ENGLISH BRITISH ENGLISH
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The verb “get” He has got much better at playing tennis. He has gotten much better at playing tennis BRITISH ENGLISH AMERICAN ENGLISH
Have you got/ do you have ,[object Object],[object Object]
have you got/ do you have We don’t have a television I have got no objection. I have no objection.(formal) Do you have a meeting today? Have you got a meeting today? They have a wonderful house.(AmE) They have got a wonderful house. (BrE)
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The Differences of Vocabulary   In British English and American English
CLOTHES undershirt vest glasses spectacles Underwear/underpants/boxers Pants Boot/ galoshes Wellies Jumper ( a dress without sleeve worn over a shirt) Pinafore sweater Jumper Sweats/sweatsuit/sweatpants tracksuit nightgown nightdress vest waistcoat necktie tie pants trousers AMERICAN ENGLISH BRITISH ENGLISH
TRANSPORTATION AMERICAN BRITISH Trolley( an electric vehicle) Tram( an elctric vehicle) trucks lorries Gas pedal accelerator windshield windscreen hood bonnet tire tyre License plate Numberplate trunk boot Emergency brake Handbrake blinker indicator
TRANSPORTATION trucks lorries Bicycle route Cycle path overpass flyover Gear shift Gear stick Side mirror Wing mirror Freeway / Highway motorway subway Underground pass Overtake/pull out Bus coach AMERICAN BRITISH
BUILDINGS AMERICAN BRITISH Baby carriage pram stove cooker Faucet tap Lift elevator Garbage can/ wastebasket Dustbin/ bin Picket fence fence Sidewalk pavement Apartment buildings Block of flats apartment flat Tv antena Tv aerial
MISCELLANEOUS handbag chips torch rubber biscuit mince tin row Laundry basket BRITISH purse fries flashlight eraser cookie Chopped beef can argument hamper AMERICAN
MISCELLANEOUS cot trolley Notice board Hat stand coach Toilet / lavotary/Gents/ Ladies/ WC/ Loo Public school University BRITISH Crib( a small bed for a child) Shopping cart Bulletin board Coat stand Bus Bathroom /restroom/ Washroom Private school college AMERICAN
MISCELLANEOUS jelly Jam  line Queue turtle tortoise corn maize soccer football mail post Cellular phone Mobile phone  guy Bloke/ chap lawyer solicitor bills banknotes AMERICAN BRITISH
MISCELLANEOUS counter worktop skillet Frying pan Mail slot letterbox watchband Watch strap yard garden stopper bung zipper zip vacuum hoover Movie theatre/ movies cinema AMERICAN BRITISH
An interview with    Dileri Borunda Johnston   Author of "Speak American: A Survival Guide  to the Language and Culture of the U-S-A."
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Internet Links ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Thank you very much Take care

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Difference Between American English And British English

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  • 2. Presented by M.Sajid us salam Mphil Linguistics Islamia University Bahawalpur Pakistan, Cupidlucid@gmail.com THE DIFFERENCES IN AMERICAN ENGLISH AND BRITISH ENGLISH
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  • 6. Henry Sweet predicted in 1877 that within a century, American English, Australian English and British English would be mutually unintelligible . It may be the case that increased worldwide communication through radio, television, the Internet, and globalization has reduced the tendency to regional variation .
  • 7. What do we mean by American English and British English?
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  • 11. Grammatical Differences In British English and American English
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  • 13. EXAMPLES I just had lunch. I‘ve just had lunch. I already saw that film. I‘ve already seen that film. Did you finish your work? Have you finished your work? I lost my keys. Can you help me look for it?(accepted in AmE) I have lost my keys. Can you help me look for it?(incorrect in BrE) AMERICAN ENGLISH BRITISH ENGLISH
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  • 16. The verb “get” He has got much better at playing tennis. He has gotten much better at playing tennis BRITISH ENGLISH AMERICAN ENGLISH
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  • 18. have you got/ do you have We don’t have a television I have got no objection. I have no objection.(formal) Do you have a meeting today? Have you got a meeting today? They have a wonderful house.(AmE) They have got a wonderful house. (BrE)
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  • 21. The Differences of Vocabulary In British English and American English
  • 22. CLOTHES undershirt vest glasses spectacles Underwear/underpants/boxers Pants Boot/ galoshes Wellies Jumper ( a dress without sleeve worn over a shirt) Pinafore sweater Jumper Sweats/sweatsuit/sweatpants tracksuit nightgown nightdress vest waistcoat necktie tie pants trousers AMERICAN ENGLISH BRITISH ENGLISH
  • 23. TRANSPORTATION AMERICAN BRITISH Trolley( an electric vehicle) Tram( an elctric vehicle) trucks lorries Gas pedal accelerator windshield windscreen hood bonnet tire tyre License plate Numberplate trunk boot Emergency brake Handbrake blinker indicator
  • 24. TRANSPORTATION trucks lorries Bicycle route Cycle path overpass flyover Gear shift Gear stick Side mirror Wing mirror Freeway / Highway motorway subway Underground pass Overtake/pull out Bus coach AMERICAN BRITISH
  • 25. BUILDINGS AMERICAN BRITISH Baby carriage pram stove cooker Faucet tap Lift elevator Garbage can/ wastebasket Dustbin/ bin Picket fence fence Sidewalk pavement Apartment buildings Block of flats apartment flat Tv antena Tv aerial
  • 26. MISCELLANEOUS handbag chips torch rubber biscuit mince tin row Laundry basket BRITISH purse fries flashlight eraser cookie Chopped beef can argument hamper AMERICAN
  • 27. MISCELLANEOUS cot trolley Notice board Hat stand coach Toilet / lavotary/Gents/ Ladies/ WC/ Loo Public school University BRITISH Crib( a small bed for a child) Shopping cart Bulletin board Coat stand Bus Bathroom /restroom/ Washroom Private school college AMERICAN
  • 28. MISCELLANEOUS jelly Jam line Queue turtle tortoise corn maize soccer football mail post Cellular phone Mobile phone guy Bloke/ chap lawyer solicitor bills banknotes AMERICAN BRITISH
  • 29. MISCELLANEOUS counter worktop skillet Frying pan Mail slot letterbox watchband Watch strap yard garden stopper bung zipper zip vacuum hoover Movie theatre/ movies cinema AMERICAN BRITISH
  • 30. An interview with Dileri Borunda Johnston Author of "Speak American: A Survival Guide to the Language and Culture of the U-S-A."
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  • 33. Thank you very much Take care