A comparative study of British English and American English

Abstract

As the universal language in the world, English is a language platform for us to communicate more with foreign countries, which can let us know more about the dynamics of the world and the most advanced knowledge. Now English has been applied to every corner of the world. If we can speak English well, we will have more chances to succeed. So, the number of people learning English has been growing rapidly. However, due to various factors such as history, culture, politics and economy, English has gradually evolved into all kinds of English, of which British English and American English are more commonly used, but they are easy to be confused. Through a comparative study of American English and British English, this paper is of great significance for a better understanding of English language and culture, and it is useful for better mastering English.