Learning English Vocabulary
Words with more than one spelling
Jan 1, 2024
Catherine and Finn discuss spelling differences between British and American English, including words like analogue, disc, and enquire. They explore words with multiple spellings like 'all right' and 'barbeque'. They also give tips for using a spell checker.
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- The influence of North American English has led to certain spellings being accepted in British English.
- Certain verbs like 'learn' and 'dream' can be written with 't' or 'ed' endings, with both forms being acceptable.
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Spelling differences between British and American English
The podcast discusses the spelling variations between British and American English. While some spellings like 'analog' and 'enquire' have different forms in the two variants, others, such as 'colour' and 'neighbour,' are considered incorrect without the added 'u' in British English. The episode highlights that the influence of North American English has led to certain spellings being accepted in British English as well. Additionally, it mentions that when referring to computers and computing, it is acceptable to use the American English spelling of 'disc' as 'disk' in British English.
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