what is the different between the english from Australia,uk,usa,and canada I dont know if there are difference

Question

s.. I am learning english but I think I look like I am learning the American accent.. or what do you think.. well in my school they trying to teach us the standar english.. even of course I need to know a little bit of slang from these countries I just know the popular greeting G'day mate

I wanna hear aussie accent do you know where?

Answer 1

There are different accents in each country as well as regional accents within the countries.

Certain words are spelled differently, for example in America we write color, in England, they write colour. Don't say G'day Mate to anyone if you come to America, we say "hello" or "what's up?".

We have different words for certain things, like in America you eat "cookies" and in England you call them "biscuits". What we call a biscuit in America is something totally different.

Try to watch movies from different countries and you will start to hear the difference. Canadian and American accents are similar except when pronouncing certain words such as "about" and "Tuesday".

Also try getting some books on English idioms, this can help you. Good luck!

Answer 2

The accents are all different, not to mention the regional differences within each country. In the US, there are several Southern dialects, several New England dialects, Midwestern, etc., etc. Our TV newscasters speak a generic dictionary kind of English, although you can still tell where in America they come from if you listen closely.

Each of the countries you mentioned has unique names for some things, and of course the slang would be different. England and Australia would have more words in common, as would Canada and the USA.

American slang has been influence a lot by hip-hop culture. Just be sure that you're totally sure of the meaning of anything you say, and beware of outdated or vulgar expressions.

Watch contemporary American movies with the English subtitles on if you want to learn how we talk. Seeing and hearing at the same time will teach you more quickly. Good luck.

Answer 3

The difference (besides the accents) is that certain words have different meanings and expressions are difference in each country. Like that greeting you used is popular in Australia I think because in America we greet with a simple "hello." To find out which English you are learning, you should consult your teacher. If you're self teaching then..... I really don't know! Sorry!!

Answer 4

The answer to this question could fill a whole book. There are many differences in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar between different dialects of English.

You should choose which dialect to learn based on which will give you the most advantage. You didn't mention where you live, but in some countries American English is more desirable because of the United States' economic power, while in other places British English is more desirable because of history, or possibly another dialect. So make your decision based on which dialect will give you the most advantage. You don't have to learn all of them.

Answer 5

As an Australian I have to say that most of us don't say G'day Mate. we usually just say hi or hello. But if you feel comfortable in saying G'day then by all means say it. But if you do then don't say G'day mate just say g'day.
We also speak the queen's english ( as my dad always told me) which is the english spoken in England. As most of our past is from England we have alot of simialar words from there. Like Scones, Tea, etc.
Oh and if you come over here and someone says how' ya going? and doesn't stop, don't worry that is also one way to say hi around here,
Oh and I agree watch some movies from different countries. It really helps you when you want to practise to speak different languages. It helped me.

Answer 6

The pronounciation of some words are totally different. As Winston Churchill said "England and America are two nations divided by the same language".

Answer 7

Have a look at the following URL, and you will find tens of links which introduce various kinds of English dialects, including "Engrish (English spoken by Japanese with a funny tendency)"

http://dic.yahoo.co.jp/dsearch?enc=UTF-8&p=%E8%A8%B4%E8%A8%9F&stype=0&dtype=3

English dialects

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United States American English | African American Vernacular English | Appalachian English | Baltimorese | Boston English | California English | Chicano English | General American | Hawaiian English | Maine-New Hampshire English | Mid-Atlantic English | New York-New Jersey English | North Central American English | Inland Northern American English | Pacific Northwest English | Pittsburgh English | Southern American English | Utah English | Yooper
Canada Canadian English | West/Central Canadian English | Maritimer English | Newfoundland English | Quebec English
Oceania Australian English | New Zealand English | Australian Aboriginal English
Asia Hong Kong English | Indian English | Malaysian English | Burmese English | Philippine English | Singaporean English | Sri Lankan English
Other countries Bermudian English | Caribbean English | Jamaican English | Liberian English | Malawian English | South African English
Miscellaneous Basic English | Commonwealth English | Euro-English | Globish | International English | Llanito (Gibraltar) | North American English | Plain English | Simplified English | Special English | Standard English

Answer 8

There is no difference, except the accent and some differences in local vocabulary.

Answer 9

there isn't much difference except in some spellings...ie colour in canada is color in the us.....but mostly just expressions are a little different..the basic language is the same.

Answer 10

What they call things and how they pronounce them.