Differences in Grammar语法上的差异.pptVIP

Differences BetweenBritish English American English Group5: 杜霞、刘文苗、汤成之、张烨 Outline Reasons for the Research Potential Readers Introduction Background Major Differences Conclusion Reasons for the Research To identify the differences between these two kinds of English, as to acquire pure English, but not half-breed broken English. To distinguish and dig deeper into cultural differences through learning differences in languages. Potential Readers English-major students ( especially those who are puzzled at the differences between British English and American English) The ones dedicated to English studies or English-related careers. Introduction British English (BrE) is the form of English used in the United Kingdom. It includes all English dialects used within the United Kingdom. American English (AmE) is the form of English used in the United States. It includes all English dialects used within the United States of America. Background English and Americans are ‘two nations separated by a common language’. The English language was first introduced to the Americas by British colonization, beginning in the early 17th century. Over the past 400 years, the form of the language used in the United States have diverged in a few minor ways, leading to the dialects now occasionally referred to as American English and British English. Differences between the two include pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary (lexis), spelling, punctuation, idioms, formatting of dates and numbers, and so on. Difference in Spelling Reasons of Different Spelling British English has many traces of the original languages they derived from, while American English hasn’t. Americans take the chance of spelling reform to show their independence from Britain. American is a less formal nation. Difference in Pronunciation Different Pronunciation of the Same Word Different Stress of the Same Word Different pronunciation of -ary,-ery or -ory Reasons for Pronunciation Difference Regional