On the roots of the differences between American and British English "In Britain, it's always been the language of the upper classes that's been emulated.

Understanding the difference between British and American English can save ESL learners from confusion. These two styles may seem similar, but small changes in spelling, vocabulary, and ...

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 ...

Americans today pronounce some words more like Shakespeare than Brits do… but it’s in 18th-Century England where they’d really feel at home.

On the other hand, the British wheel their babies in "perambulators" so go figure. Some of the differences between American and British English happened gradually, organically.