Category: English Language Variations

Boot or Trunk of a Car

Boot or Trunk, English or American usage..

Another word variation between the English and the American; the storage compartment in a car.

The usage of the word “trunk” comes from it being the word for a large travelling chest, called … Read the rest

Boot or Trunk, English or American usage..

Another word variation between the English and the American; the storage compartment in a car.

The usage of the word “trunk” comes from it being the word for a large travelling chest, called … Read the rest

Scottish English v English

Many people talk about the English language used in the UK as being British English. However, there are many variations of English in the countries that use the English language, even in the countries that make up the UK, let … Read the rest

Many people talk about the English language used in the UK as being British English. However, there are many variations of English in the countries that use the English language, even in the countries that make up the UK, let … Read the rest

How many people speak RP (Received Pronunciation) in England?

Is Received Pronunciation [RP] actually spoken in England?..

Many non British people think they need to learn the Received Pronunciation version of the English language, but do they really need to?  (see my answer at the bottom)

How

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Is Received Pronunciation [RP] actually spoken in England?..

Many non British people think they need to learn the Received Pronunciation version of the English language, but do they really need to?  (see my answer at the bottom)

How

… Read the rest

Difference between Dependant and Dependent

What is the difference between dependant and dependent?..

The English use both words for different meanings:

Dependent means reliant on.
A dependant is a person (usually a child or a spouse).

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What is the difference between dependant and dependent?..

The English use both words for different meanings:

Dependent means reliant on.
A dependant is a person (usually a child or a spouse).

My Dependant is Dependent on … Read the rest

English Language: Program or Programme

Which word is right?  Program or Programme..

English use of Program or Programme

  • Program refers to computer programs.
  • Programme is used for all other definitions of the word.

American use of Program or Programme

  • Program is the only word used.
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Which word is right?  Program or Programme..

English use of Program or Programme

  • Program refers to computer programs.
  • Programme is used for all other definitions of the word.

American use of Program or Programme

  • Program is the only word used.
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English or American: Registrable or Registerable

Registrable or Registerable. English Language usage..

Registrable or Registerable: Capable of being Registered.

In 1931 the use of the word Registerable was twice as common as the Registrable spelling version.

However..

By 1942, the position had reversed with Registrable being … Read the rest