Spellzone covers both American English and British English spellings. Learn more in Unit 36. Here is a list of all the articles in our American English vs. British English series: American English vs British English: 6 Key Spelling Differences Flavor or Flavour? Realize or realise? A quick guide to the differences between American English and British English spelling. 60 American English Words and their British English Counterparts A list of common words in American English and British English. 60 More American English Words and their British English Counterparts More common words in American English and British English. American...
Our Word for Wednesday theme for August is condiments. A condiment is added to food to enhance its flavour. The word has been used in English since the mid-fifteenth century and comes from the Latin ‘condire’ meaning ‘to pickle’. Last week, we looked at the word mustard and today’s condiment is ketchup. Ketchup is a red sauce made from tomatoes and vinegar. It is often used as a relish in burgers or eaten with chips (or French fries if you speak American English!). This condiment was first known in English as 'catchup' and later as 'catsup' (the latter of which is still sometimes used in American Engish)....
Although the Spellzone course was written in the UK, it covers both British English and American English spellings. The different spellings of a words are highlighted throughout the course, and you can choose whether you would prefer to take a British English or an American English version of a test. Click here to read an overview of the main differences between American English and British English spellings, and here for more detailed information. It’s not just spellings you need to watch out for though! Some words have different meanings depending on whether they are used in an American English or a British English context. Here are 20 American English...
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