Question: Why do the English spell “Center” as “Centre”?..
Answer: Because that is how the English spell it, in the English language.
The Americans chose to change their spelling of various words many years ago, to form their own … Read the rest
Category: English Language Variations
Scottish English v English
Many people talk about the English language used in the UK as being British English. However, there are many variations of English in the countries that use the English language, even in the countries that make up the UK, let … Read the rest
Many people talk about the English language used in the UK as being British English. However, there are many variations of English in the countries that use the English language, even in the countries that make up the UK, let … Read the rest
How many people speak RP (Received Pronunciation) in England?
Is Received Pronunciation [RP] actually spoken in England?..
Many non British people think they need to learn the Received Pronunciation version of the English language, but do they really need to? (see my answer at the bottom)
How
… Read the restIs Received Pronunciation [RP] actually spoken in England?..
Many non British people think they need to learn the Received Pronunciation version of the English language, but do they really need to? (see my answer at the bottom)
How
… Read the restDifference between Dependant and Dependent
What is the difference between dependant and dependent?..
The English use both words for different meanings:
Dependent means reliant on.
A dependant is a person (usually a child or a spouse).
My Dependant is Dependent on … Read the rest
What is the difference between dependant and dependent?..
The English use both words for different meanings:
Dependent means reliant on.
A dependant is a person (usually a child or a spouse).
My Dependant is Dependent on … Read the rest
English Language: Program or Programme
Which word is right? Program or Programme..
English use of Program or Programme
- Program refers to computer programs.
- Programme is used for all other definitions of the word.
American use of Program or Programme
- Program is the only word used.
Which word is right? Program or Programme..
English use of Program or Programme
- Program refers to computer programs.
- Programme is used for all other definitions of the word.
American use of Program or Programme
- Program is the only word used.
English or American: Registrable or Registerable
Registrable or Registerable. English Language usage..
Registrable or Registerable: Capable of being Registered.
In 1931 the use of the word Registerable was twice as common as the Registrable spelling version.
However..
By 1942, the position had reversed with Registrable being … Read the rest
Which is Right? Enrolment or Enrollment?
English Language Language Differences: Enrolment or Enrollment?..
Enrolment is English
Enrollment is American
Enrol is English
Enroll is American
The decision to use a single L or two L’s, in some words must be very confusing to many people learning … Read the rest
Spelling: Traveler or Traveller
English or American: Traveler or Traveller..
Traveler is the American version
Traveller is the English version
Meaning of Traveller:
A person who is travelling or who often travels.… Read the rest
PEMDAS or BODMAS or BOMDAS
The Correct Mathematical order of operations..
PEMDAS or BODMAS or BOMDAS ? It depends on your country.
The British system appears to be taught in countries under former British control, such as India.
The American System appears to be taught … Read the rest
English American: Learnt or Learned
Learnt or Learned in the English Language..
Learnt is an English past tense or past participle of the verb learn. Example: “She learnt her times tables“
Learned is the American language version of the English Learnt
Learned… Read the rest