Sometimes, yes. Sometimes, no. It's no different the other way around.
Yes, many Americans understand British English due to exposure through media, literature, and travel. While there may be some differences in vocabulary, pronunciation, and spelling, overall they can usually understand each other without much difficulty.
In British English, "How are you?" can be said as "How do you do?" or "How are you doing?"
We are a united people, divided by a common language. English and American has developed according to the countries needs. There are as many similarities and there are differences. We claim to understand each other
Both English people and Americans speak English, but with differences in vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar. American English has evolved separately from British English and has its own unique characteristics.
The perception of British people speaking posh may stem from media representations of British characters, such as those in period dramas or royal figures. The British accent may also be associated with a sense of sophistication or class due to historical factors. Additionally, differences in pronunciation and vocabulary between American and British English may contribute to this perception.
There is no definitive answer to which form of English is better. Both British and American English have their own unique characteristics and are widely accepted forms of the language. The choice between them may depend on personal preference, audience, or context.
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so Americans can understand.
I saw an American movie about the story of two youngsters who went to England and had difficulties to understand some people. Especially the Cockney dialect spoken by some English. At a certain time of the movie one of the actors asks for subtitles...
Information about how Americans had been treated by the British
The British (English).
48% of the colonists were English.
i think the Indians and british did not the English/Americans is that true i just found out the Indians and Americans did ok bye
The English Bill of Rights
There is a difference in the way that Americans and the British count hundreds. Americans say one hundred one, where the British would say one hundred and one.
In some parts of North America, the terms British and English are used interchangeably. By definition, someone who is English, is also British. The reverse is not true, as a Briton could be Scottish or Welsh for example. But it is never incorrect to call an English person 'British'.
Some do, while others do not. Americans love accents, especially English ones, who are also British.
It seems a lot of Americans think so. You hear about 'British accents' which usually means an English one. The term 'British' can mean English, Welsh, Scottish or Northern Irish as they are all UK citizens.