329. Why Is American English Different to British English? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Today I want to discuss Noah Webster, the man who played a major role in creating American English. We’ll talk about his life and motivations, his famous dictionary, and some of the words and spellings he changed. I’ll end by discussing whether there is a correct form of “English.”
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Today I want to discuss Noah Webster, the man who played a major role in creating American English.
We’ll talk about his life and motivations, his famous dictionary, and some of the words and spellings he changed. I’ll end by discussing whether there is a correct form of “English.”
TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/02/17/329-why-is-american-english-different-to-british-english-english-vocabulary-lesson/
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Vocabulary
- Standardisation (Noun): The process of making things conform to a standard.
- Identity (Noun): The qualities and beliefs that make a person or group different from others.
- Adopt (Verb): To start using a particular method or idea.
- Reflect (Verb): To show or represent something.
- Simplify (Verb): To make something easier to understand.
- Convention (Noun): A traditional or widely accepted way of doing something.
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