American English Vs British English

P Malathy · 29-06-06, 06:47 PM

This is P Malathy, started posting new topics again. I am now in Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, Serving as a Lecturer/ English. (Yah, Moved from SNS College of Technology)

I was actually mustering the attention of my readers towards the right usage of vocabulary. As a matter of fact, this new post is also a part of that. This information is just a juxtaposition of American and British English equivalents

American EnglishBritish English

1. ApartmentFlat
2. ArgumentRow
3. Baby Carriage #Pram
4. Band-aidPlaster
5. BathroomLoo (or) WC
6. CanTin
7. Chopped beef # Mince
8. Cookie Biscuit
9. CornMaize
10. Diaper Nappy
11. ElevatorLift
12. Eraser Rubber
13. FlashlightTorch
14. Fries Chips
15. GasPetrol
16. GuyBloke, Chap
17. HighwayMotorway
18. Hood (car)Bonnet
19. Jello Jelly
20. Jelly Jam
21. KeroseneParaffin
22. Lawyer Solicitor
23. License plate#Number plate
24. LineQueue
25. MailPost

I continue to concentrate on the rest of the lesson in my next post.

P Malathy, Lecturer in English,
Kumaraguru College of Technology,
Coimbatore - 06.

Edited by: P Malathy

source · 29-06-06, 06:55 PM

HI Malathy,

Thank you, i think in india we use words of both US and British english, which one is formal and appropriate to use

reg

source

Edited by: source

**vjsreevs** · 29-06-06, 07:12 PM

depends on the clients with whom v r interacting !!!!!

Prof.K.Devadoss · 29-06-06, 07:17 PM

Hai Source,
Even though we use both American English and British English Words in India, the formal usage is certainly British, as it is universally accepted.

Prof. K. Devadoss,
Professor of English, KCT

source · 29-06-06, 07:27 PM

Thank you prof,

I got a doubt, in india many US companies(software) r working then
which one should we take as formal way to communicate................

do u hav any etiquettes to be followed..

reg

source

Prof.K.Devadoss · 29-06-06, 07:55 PM

Of course you are very correct. I don't deny that language is only for the sake of communication. If the idea / thought you have conceived in your mind is appositely comprehended by your listener, you are successful in your communication. However, that could never be considered as the formal usage.

After knowing the right usage you could use both (wherever applicable)as you hold a mastery over both. As a matter of fact, Americans are very obstinate in following their strategy of speaking. That's why these two accent discreminations resume to be a conundrum for Indian professionals.

In fact, I commend your query.

Good bye for today.Edited by: Prof.K.Devadoss

source · 29-06-06, 08:27 PM

Thank you very much Prof.,

I think we Indians can handle the conundrum easily...

reg

source

**wizkid** · 29-06-06, 08:29 PM

Yeh, i agree with u sir

**vjsreevs** · 29-06-06, 08:44 PM

yea sir !!!!

kundagol · 29-06-06, 08:56 PM

hai malathy...

this is sandeep, just got the registration in sk.net... happy to to c ur post in this...waithg for ur next post....

thank you..

bye..

have a nice day...

my email id kmsandeep@yahoo.com

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29-06-06, 06:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
P Malathy Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Posts Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Rep Power: 4	This is P Malathy, started posting new topics again. I am now in Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, Serving as a Lecturer/ English. (Yah, Moved from SNS College of Technology) I was actually mustering the attention of my readers towards the right usage of vocabulary. As a matter of fact, this new post is also a part of that. This information is just a juxtaposition of American and British English equivalents American EnglishBritish English 1. ApartmentFlat 2. ArgumentRow 3. Baby Carriage #Pram 4. Band-aidPlaster 5. BathroomLoo (or) WC 6. CanTin 7. Chopped beef # Mince 8. Cookie Biscuit 9. CornMaize 10. Diaper Nappy 11. ElevatorLift 12. Eraser Rubber 13. FlashlightTorch 14. Fries Chips 15. GasPetrol 16. GuyBloke, Chap 17. HighwayMotorway 18. Hood (car)Bonnet 19. Jello Jelly 20. Jelly Jam 21. KeroseneParaffin 22. Lawyer Solicitor 23. License plate#Number plate 24. LineQueue 25. MailPost I continue to concentrate on the rest of the lesson in my next post. P Malathy, Lecturer in English, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore - 06. Edited by: P Malathy

29-06-06, 06:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
source Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: India Posts: 139 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Rep Power: 4	HI Malathy, Thank you, i think in india we use words of both US and British english, which one is formal and appropriate to use reg source Edited by: source

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vjsreevs Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: India Posts: 1,733 Thanks: 2 Thanked 129 Times in 121 Posts Thanks: 2 Thanked 129 Times in 121 Posts Rep Power: 30	depends on the clients with whom v r interacting !!!!!

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Prof.K.Devadoss Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Times in 1 Posts Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Rep Power: 3	Hai Source, Even though we use both American English and British English Words in India, the formal usage is certainly British, as it is universally accepted. Prof. K. Devadoss, Professor of English, KCT

29-06-06, 07:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
source Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: India Posts: 139 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Rep Power: 4	Thank you prof, I got a doubt, in india many US companies(software) r working then which one should we take as formal way to communicate................ do u hav any etiquettes to be followed.. reg source

29-06-06, 07:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Prof.K.Devadoss Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Times in 1 Posts Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Rep Power: 3	Of course you are very correct. I don't deny that language is only for the sake of communication. If the idea / thought you have conceived in your mind is appositely comprehended by your listener, you are successful in your communication. However, that could never be considered as the formal usage. After knowing the right usage you could use both (wherever applicable)as you hold a mastery over both. As a matter of fact, Americans are very obstinate in following their strategy of speaking. That's why these two accent discreminations resume to be a conundrum for Indian professionals. In fact, I commend your query. Good bye for today.Edited by: Prof.K.Devadoss

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source Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: India Posts: 139 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Rep Power: 4	Thank you very much Prof., I think we Indians can handle the conundrum easily... reg source

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kundagol Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 3	hai malathy... this is sandeep, just got the registration in sk.net... happy to to c ur post in this...waithg for ur next post.... thank you.. bye.. have a nice day... my email id kmsandeep@yahoo.com

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