Difference b/w British and American English

We are using both American and British English most of the times and often overlook their origin and think the words as synonyms(eg. elevator/lift).Not only Vocabulary but also other aspects of language like grammar etc. differs.

When deciding IELTS(British English) /TOFEL(American English) lots of factors matter(which university you are applying etc.)along with that to get good scores you can decide which english(British/American) you would like to go for.

 Vocabulary differences

Following examples will explain this:  

American English	British English
Can	Tin
Cookie	Biscuit
Counterclockwise	Anticlockwise
Diaper	Nappy
Elevator	Lift
Gas Station	Petrol Station
Intermission	Interval
Ketchup	Tomato Sauce
Last Name	Surname
Laundry Detergent	Washing Powder
Pants	Trousers

1. Spellings Difference (eg. color, colour/Neighbour, Neighbor, Organisation/Organization)
2. Dialect (whatzz up?, how r ya/yeah,yep)
3. Grammar Differences
4. Difference in Patterns of Exams (Multiple choice/Subjective answers)
5. Same Pattern always or surprise (TOFEL always have same pattern/IELTS may have slightly different one)
6. Interaction with People or Computer: Which one you feel more comfortable in IELTS you have to give interview to the person and for TOFEL test you will interact with computer.

  Related posts:

1. IELTS/TOFEL
2. What is IELTS?
3. IELTS Introduction

    

   From: Tekapills.com