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English Language Which is best form of English?

301 fans picked:

British, English

62%

American, English

29%

Other

Australian, English

tomos posted over a year ago

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	orla505 picked Other: irish english!defo! posted over a year ago.

	CelticWarrior picked British, English: NW Englands, English! posted over a year ago.

	ktlady picked American, English: I'm living in England now, but I used to live in America. I miss my home country's accent, so I'm going to have to favor them. posted over a year ago.

	miiamya picked American, English: i think im biased, though... posted over a year ago.

	Dereks_girl101 picked British, English: you're missing the picture of Northern Ireland in your Britain picture! posted over a year ago.

	TweenaCat picked British, English: Obviously American people will vote for American English and British people will vote for British english. Australia comes second in my opinion though. Sorry, America. posted over a year ago. last edited over a year ago

	marissa picked Other: what, no canada??? the "u" is a very important letter, people! and americans are always leaving it out.... -_- :D posted over a year ago.

	nickelhatton2 picked Other: i dont think you can say that there are types of english i get that there are regional variations but that's what's so cool about languages! i love colloquialisms! especially irish ones! 'Blade' 'Craic' are two of my fav words! I don't like the variation in spellings that americans have implemented though. such as the dropping of 'u' like in 'Neighbour' to 'Neighbor' and the reversal of 're' to 'er' like in 'Centre' to 'Center'. posted over a year ago.

	TweenaCat picked British, English: And to Dereks_girl 101, the reason they missed out northern Ireland is that Northern Ireland isn't in Britain, it's just part of the United Kingdom (the united kingdom of great britain AND northern ireland) I'm kind of pedantic I know. But I just thought I'd point that out! posted over a year ago.

	dazl picked Other: I agree with orla505! Irish english all the way!! posted over a year ago.

	Snerkie picked Australian, English: ...isn't british english and australian english the same?? since they both spell words with the "u" and the US don't...that's what i thought anyways. posted over a year ago.

	benji picked American, English: I'm english but I use American idioms and words constantly. posted over a year ago.

	neeki picked Australian, English: It's essentially the same as British English. posted over a year ago.

	HouseFreak picked British, English: woo!! posted over a year ago.

	fire_and_ice picked British, English: Australian English and British English are exactly the same! By the way, I'm talking about spelling here. posted over a year ago.

	alicelattey picked British, English: I would say that because I'm British but oh well american english misses out too many 'u's like in colour. posted over a year ago. last edited over a year ago

	FGFan picked British, English: obviously :) posted over a year ago.

	leuron picked American, English: it's the one i can talk and sonds cooler posted over a year ago.

	TopCrock picked British, English: Go England! :D posted over a year ago.

	katac picked American, English: I'm hungarian, and for me it'S much easier. I have to listen very hard when I'm listening to someone talking with a british accent. posted over a year ago.

	Kamtsatka picked British, English: I like British English best. posted over a year ago.

	Bevin picked American, English: American posted over a year ago.

	Ratdog picked British, English: You don't have to have the accent to speak British English! It's mainly the spelling and pronunciation of some words! No one's expecting you to talk with a perfect Brummie (Birmingham) accent or anything. posted over a year ago. last edited over a year ago

	vivii picked British, English: True, but I think it sounds good even if I don't got the perfectly right accent, which I'm sure I'm not, cause I'm from Sweden, you see. posted over a year ago.

	Sophiii picked British, English: Number 1! posted over a year ago.

	Ratdog picked British, English: I don't think you can class American English as English anymore as it's so different. I call it American now. posted over a year ago.

	kateliness2 picked American, English: It's much easier to understand, most of the accents aren't as heavy. And 'favourite' and 'colour' really throw me off. Is it pronounced the same? Or is it pronounced 'fav-o-u-rit' instead of 'fav-or-it'? posted over a year ago.

	fawkes716 picked British, English: I might be american but I digg the British accent and language! Its brilliant! posted over a year ago.

	atari picked American, English: Although swearing in British English can be more fun... posted over a year ago.

	curlsANDjeans picked British, English: I just love the British accent!! posted over a year ago.

	Ratdog picked British, English: kateliness2, it's still pronounced 'fave-or-it' in both spellings. The 'u' is just used in British spelling, the Americans didn't see the need for it so got rid of it. Like we Brits pronounce colour the same way as Americans. posted over a year ago. last edited over a year ago

	alicelattey picked British, English: Can I just ask atari why swearing in British English is more fun? Just curious what the difference is. posted over a year ago.

	Ratdog picked British, English: Oi, you! Stop fannying about and get your head out your arse! You're off your rocker if you think I'm going out on the piss with you. Put a sock in it and get on your bike. I'm knackered and I'm gonna go get shit-faced on me todd. I'm not taking the piss out of you, you're just a twat. Don't get in a mard with me, I'm just joshin. An example of extreme British slang. Translates to: Hey, you! Stop messing around and pay attention! You're crazy if you think I'm getting drunk with you. Shut up and go away. I'm tired and I'm going to get drunk on my own. I'm not making fun of you, you're just an idiot. Don't go in a mood with me, I'm only joking. It's really funny to say this to foreigners and watch them get confused. I think one of the funniest things is 'fanny'. Over here it means a woman's front bits but in America it's someone's arse. That's why we don't go 'smacking fannies' or have fanny packs in Britain. You'd probably get socked in the goolies for saying that. Socked - Punched Goolies - Testicles posted over a year ago. last edited over a year ago

	Nine00 picked American, English: Of course American English is English. It's just different. Nothing against British. But the only English speaking people i've been around as a kid where American so i picked up the American Slang and i really find British hard to understand posted over a year ago.

	Ratdog picked British, English: If you grew up around Brits then you'd probably find it easier to understand us. I haven't got anything against Americans, I just think we're so different nowadays it's too hard to understand each other. posted over a year ago. last edited over a year ago

	InCase picked British, English: Seen as the English made the English language... :/ Us Aussies are pretty much the same. posted over a year ago.

	aholic picked British, English: It's the original but I can speak with an American accent too and I write in American because it sounds more like the way you say it. posted over a year ago.

	Chazzar101 picked British, English: we have all our slang don't we :) posted over a year ago.

	Shikabane-Mai picked British, English: British English is very classy. :) posted over a year ago.

	timbitzk picked British, English: ^ I know right? Why does Canada get no respect in these things? I mean, we're only the second largest country in the world. Although, we do use British English. We have our own terms for some things but we are using British English every day. posted over a year ago. last edited over a year ago

	Subsidl picked British, English: British english is easier to understand :D posted over a year ago.

	sissy92dk picked British, English: i think there's no accent in the world sexier than the Londoners' one! and also the scottish is so hot posted over a year ago. last edited over a year ago

	than picked British, English: I'm an American, but I like British English better. posted over a year ago.

	Dada picked American, English: British and Australian versions are fascinating, but I just prefer to use the one I'm used to, although I like some of the words they use in England, like candy floss, fringe, and plushies, it just makes it closer to my first language. Sometimes I wish I had an accent like the western British, but that just wouldn't be me. posted over a year ago. last edited over a year ago

	FGFan picked British, English: oh and i just realised, british english is a lot of accents, saying british is counting welsh and scottish as well, along with hundreds of regional accents (well, maybe i exaggerate), but most sound cool anyway! posted over a year ago.

	ShadowFlame picked Other: Colour. Aboot. Neighbour. Etc... posted over a year ago.

	ShadowFlame picked Other: Colour. Aboot. Neighbour. Etc... posted over a year ago.

	polkadotty picked British, English: guys. think about it. if it wasnt for britain then there wouldn't BE an english language at ALL. so be grateful americans! posted over a year ago.

	Le-Magnifique picked Other: Irish, English posted over a year ago.

	Edwardluvr picked American, English: Biased. But I do love how we talk. Woo Kansas!!! posted over a year ago. last edited over a year ago

	Orsolya picked British, English: I think British English is the best, but I can hardly speak with that accent. posted over a year ago.

	jennyrules1504 picked Australian, English: AUSTRALIAN FOR ME.IT'S MY HOME LANGUAGE. AUSTRALIAN USED TO BE RULED BY BRITAIN. I LIKE MY AUSTRALIAN ACCENT. THANKYOU AUSTRALIA THANKYOU BRITAN I HAVEN'T BEEN TO AMERICA OR BRITAIN BUT I WANT TO. posted over a year ago. last edited over a year ago

	cocacola picked American, English: but I think I may be biased...of course American English can be divided so much further, like I hear in Boston they call milkshakes, "cabinets" Whats up with that??? posted over a year ago.

	skulls_Crasher picked British, English: British English is better..~ posted over a year ago.

	rusty746454 picked American, English: i love american english =] posted over a year ago.

	damien667 picked Other: A combination of both english and american(english)hahahahahahahahha posted over a year ago.

	mispulka picked American, English: American English is easier for me, the accent is not so hard to catch. posted over a year ago.

	cA_iNen11 picked British, English: eventhough i speak American english.i choose British c0z its the first english,w/o it there wouldnt be American English.. posted over a year ago.

	fishypup picked American, English: None are really better, but this is what I pretty much speak! posted over a year ago.

	Vishee picked British, English: In my opinion, it's the easiest form of English language ;) . posted over a year ago.

	Straggy picked British, English: Americans fucked up our language by being lazy with their spellings. D:< And why are you in love with the letter z and hate the letters u and s? You can't even say z properly. D: Americans should start being grateful that we gave them our language to use and learn to speak it correctly. posted over a year ago.

	its_me_dreaming picked Other: i love the irish.... posted over a year ago.

	Katia1997 picked American, English: hhmmm for me american english is easier... because I do not always understand british accent posted over a year ago.

	pretty_angel92 picked British, English: much better than the others. besides, it's the original english posted over a year ago.

	otn04 picked British, English: In my opinion i picked british it's more formal, and theirs accent is great posted over a year ago.

	Tatty86 picked British, English: It's what I know posted over a year ago.

	ColieAnne91 picked American, English: American cause it is more laid back. British is just too formal. & no one gave Americans the English language they spoke it when they came over to America. they were British then they seperated themselves from being British & became Americans. so it was their language first as well. so those who are saying Americans were given the language then messed it up need a history lesson. posted over a year ago. last edited over a year ago

	LuvinLilNicki picked American, English: I love it, garbage, trashcan, restroom, sidewalk, gum, pants, fries, potato chips... it sounds so amazing! Although Im British, it sounds boring and weird. I mean, rubbish, bin, toilet, pavement, chewing gum, trousers, chips, crisps :Sxx I agree with ColieAnne91, British is tooooo formal, its like 'Pick up the rubbish off the pavement', but Americans like 'Hey dude, put the garbage in the trashcan', and it sounds so much more warm and welcoming!!!xx posted over a year ago. last edited over a year ago

	Cerbolt picked British, English: I thought american English would be first as there is an awful lot more of them. and any language is only as boring as you say it. "Pick up the rubbish off the pavement" would hardly ever be said "Hey, get that rubbish off the floor" would be more likely posted over a year ago. last edited over a year ago

	OliviaBarbzRees picked British, English: I love the UK! posted over a year ago.

	cassie-1-2-3 said: Oh, I don't care. posted over a year ago.

	Angi93 picked American, English: I love their accent. posted over a year ago.

	21doctor picked British, English: Oh, I love the british sound. My English teacher (at school) has spoken a "very british" english. I was (later) in London to study that languare - I loved it! I wish I could learn more. (I am on level B2 = Intermediat User) Greeting to all people who I studied together and all the Briton, who helped me, too. :-) posted over a year ago.

	xxxqueenMaryxxx picked British, English: My favourite and very comfortable form ) posted over a year ago.

	LanaBelle picked British, English: I live there so it's what I'm used to posted over a year ago.

	_Lucy_W picked British, English: English from England is the original so that posted over a year ago.

	21stCenturyBoy picked Australian, English: I'm from Sydney, so it's Australian English for me. It's more or less a BrE, though we use a lot of Aussie slang, called Strine with our mates. That's what makes us so special. posted over a year ago.

	21stCenturyBoy picked Australian, English: How come there's no Canadian English as an option?! I thought the Canucks have their own way of saying things, much like us Aussies. So, where did a Canadian English go?? posted over a year ago.

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