This document discusses cultural differences and similarities between Americans and British. It notes that while Americans and British share a common language and history, there are inevitable differences in accents, pronunciation, spelling and some aspects of clothing. However, it also points out that the two cultures share important similarities as well, including protections for life, property, freedom of thought in their legal systems and a shared value of capitalism. Overall, the document argues that despite linguistic differences, Americans and British can generally understand each other without major problems.
This document discusses cultural differences and similarities between Americans and British. It notes that while Americans and British share a common language and history, there are inevitable differences in accents, pronunciation, spelling and some aspects of clothing. However, it also points out that the two cultures share important similarities as well, including protections for life, property, freedom of thought in their legal systems and a shared value of capitalism. Overall, the document argues that despite linguistic differences, Americans and British can generally understand each other without major problems.
This document discusses cultural differences and similarities between Americans and British. It notes that while Americans and British share a common language and history, there are inevitable differences in accents, pronunciation, spelling and some aspects of clothing. However, it also points out that the two cultures share important similarities as well, including protections for life, property, freedom of thought in their legal systems and a shared value of capitalism. Overall, the document argues that despite linguistic differences, Americans and British can generally understand each other without major problems.
The use of English and shared history make people think these two nations are close, but cultural differences are inevitable as well. At a lexical level: At an Accent Level: American English (AmE) The British English (BrE) Form of English used in the USA. The form of English used in the It includes all English accents used Britain. It includes all English Across the American territory. accents used in Britain.
General American (GA) Received pronunciation
is considered to be standard The British standard English,also called Or accentless. Queens English/BBC English. At a pronunciation level: Spelling Differences When it comes to clothes, we can also list some differences: Now lets see some similarities: Life, Property and freedom of thought are all protected in both American and British law. Both nations; USA and Britain value capitalism. In spite of the differences in terms of pronunciation,accent, and spelling, Americans and British people are supposed to understand each other without any major problem.