Whats the precise distinction between English and British?

Question

For those less in the know (like myself) they often seem to be interchangable, of course I'm sure that's not true...

P.s No I'm not English!!! = )

Answer 1

Britain is England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
English is England.

No they are not the same. If you do not know for sure what it is, why are you posting?

Answer 2

I am both British and English. I from England, hence I am English. But anyone from either England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland is British.
Much the same as being French, German or British and being able to call yourself European.

They are interchangable, but it depends on how specific your being. Often people state if they're English/Scottish etc because it is easier and avoids confusion. Also it is a part of their identity. Much like people from New York will say they are from New York rather than just America.

Answer 3

English are from England and British are from the countries of England Scotland wales or nth Ireland
the political entity is united kingdom

Answer 4

I think that British tends to refer to the entire British Isles set, like Wales, Scotland and England (all parts of Britian). English would refer to one from England itself (although one of Welsh or Scottish descent might not consider themselves "English."

Answer 5

English is a language.

Answer 6

English is a language

British is a people

Answer 7

the english are the british, and the british are the english, get it?????