If you’ve ever been confused by British English, you’re not alone. One big reason is vocabulary. Many everyday words are ...

American vs British English: If you have ever found yourself reading an article and wondering why one writer says “color” while another writes “colour,” you are definitely not alone. American and ...

Editor's Note: This segment was rebroadcast on July 24, 2019. That audio is available here. Linguist Lynne Murphy explores the differences between British and American English in her new book "The ...

Business Insider spoke to Philip Gooden, author and expert on the origins of the English language, about why the variety of English used in the US is different – and more traditional – to the variety ...

English is spoken everywhere. Do British and American English words confuse you sometimes? Don’t worry, many learners face this challenge. Both versions are valid and popular. But when you compare ...

American English has now had nearly 250 years to cement its independence from its across-the-pond progenitor. Have we used that time wisely? We figured it would be fun and easy to celebrate our ...

My family moved from the US to the Netherlands, where my children learned British English. Even though it's the same language, words' meanings are so different. My son's grandma didn't understand when ...

American words and phrases such as "step up to the plate, and "24/7" are now common in British English — which has some English purists' knickers in a twist. Ari Shapiro, an ex-pat who lives in London ...