English grammar
British and American English 📕
British English and American English are very similar. But there are some differences in spelling, words and grammar. Both are correct. Choose one and use it consistently.
Spelling
| British | American |
| colour, favourite | color, favorite |
| centre, theatre | center, theater |
| organise, realise | organize, realize |
| travelled, cancelled | traveled, canceled |
| programme | program |
Words
| British | American |
| flat | apartment |
| lift | elevator |
| mobile phone | cell phone |
| holiday | vacation |
| autumn | fall |
| rubbish | garbage / trash |
| queue | line |
| the underground | the subway |
Dates
British: 17 May 2026 (17/05/2026)
American: May 17, 2026 (05/17/2026)
💡 This book uses British spelling.