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while there are certainly many more varieties of english, american english and british english are the two varieties that are taught in most
esl/efl programs. generally, it is agreed that no one version is but there are certainly preferences in use. the three major differences between american and british english are:
当然还有更多的英语品种,但美式英语和英式英语是在大大都esl/efl课程中教授的两个品种。一般来说,我们都认为没有一个版别是“必定正确的”,但在运用中必定有一些偏好。美式英语和英式英语的三个首要差异是:
pronunciation - differences in both vowel and consonants, as well as stress and intonation
发音-元音和子音的差异,以及重音和语调
vocabulary - differences in nouns and verbs, especially phrasal verb usage and the names of specific tools or items
词汇.名词和动词的差异,特别是短语动词的用法和特定东西或项意图称号
spelling - differences are generally found in certain prefix and suffix forms
拼写-在某些前缀和后缀方法中一般会发现差异
the most important rule of thumb is to try to be consistent in your usage. if you decide that you want to use american english, then be consistent in your spelling (i.e. - color is american spelling and flavour
is british). of course, this is not always easy or possible. the following guide is meant to point out the principal differences between these two varieties of english.
最重要的经历规则是在运用中坚持共同。假定你抉择运用美式英语,那么你的拼写要共同(即“橙色也是它的味道”——color是美式拼写,flavour却是英式)。当然,这并不老是简略或可以的。下面的攻略旨在指出这两种英语的首要差异。
minor grammar differences
语法上的细微差异
there are very few grammar differences between american and british english. certainly, the words we choose might be different at times. however, generally speaking, we follow the same grammar rules. with that said, there are a few differences.
美式英语和英式英语几乎没有语法差异。当然,咱们选择的词有时可以会有所不一样。可是,一般来说,咱们遵从相同的语法规则。尽管如此,仍是有一些不一样之处。