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#2 (permalink) Sat Sep 29, 2007 14:05 pm who is correct? (I spelt program and my friend spelt programme) |
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. program = American English programme = British English
rumor = American English rumour = British English
color = American English colour = British English
In American English, the correct spelling of some words is different from the correct British spelling. In other words, both spellings are correct -- it depends on which version of English you are using. It is best to choose one spelling system (e.g. either American spelling or British spelling) and stick with it.
In view of the fact that you spelled 'spelt' the British way, you seem to be mixing two different systems of spelling. :wink: . _________________ "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." ~ Abraham Lincoln |
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Yankee I'm a Communicator ;-)

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#3 (permalink) Tue Oct 02, 2007 18:43 pm who is correct? (I spelt program and my friend spelt programme) |
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My favorite example is this:
American English: Maneuver / Maneuverability British English: Manoeuvre / Manoeuvrability
There are some words that are pronounced differently -- different syllables are stressed. One such word is "laboratory":
American: LAB-ra-tory British: la-BOR-a-tory _________________ Billie Jean is not my lover. Hee. |
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Prezbucky I'm a Communicator ;-)

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#4 (permalink) Thu Oct 04, 2007 12:20 pm who is correct? (I spelt program and my friend spelt programme) |
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Oh my english sucks. *Sigh* :cry: _________________ I can eat 5 plates of chicken rice at 1 go...! |
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Ns I'm here quite often ;-)

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#5 (permalink) Thu Oct 04, 2007 12:39 pm who is correct? (I spelt program and my friend spelt programme) |
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| prezbucky wrote: |
| British: la-BOR-a-tory |
Actually, it's 'la-BOR-a-tri'. |
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Conchita Language Coach

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#6 (permalink) Thu Oct 04, 2007 17:38 pm who is correct? (I spelt program and my friend spelt programme) |
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ahh, yes. I overlooked that.
Danke! _________________ Billie Jean is not my lover. Hee. |
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Prezbucky I'm a Communicator ;-)

Joined: 07 Nov 2006 Posts: 2621 Location: Nashville, TN (USA)
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#7 (permalink) Thu Oct 04, 2007 23:52 pm who is correct? (I spelt program and my friend spelt programme) |
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Hi
Or you just say lab. Most Brits do, we like to shorten are words ya know? ; )
cheers stew.t. _________________ Please meet Stewart Tunncilff |
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Stew.t. I'm here quite often ;-)

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#8 (permalink) Fri Oct 05, 2007 1:27 am who is correct? (I spelt program and my friend spelt programme) |
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| NS wrote: |
| Oh my english sucks. *Sigh* :cry: |
Hey, NS, I was just kidding you a little bit. Your English is generally pretty good. :D . _________________ "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." ~ Abraham Lincoln |
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Yankee I'm a Communicator ;-)

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#9 (permalink) Fri Oct 05, 2007 11:06 am who is correct? (I spelt program and my friend spelt programme) |
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| Yankee wrote: |
| NS wrote: |
| Oh my english sucks. *Sigh* :cry: |
Hey, NS, I was just kidding you a little bit. Your English is generally pretty good. :D . |
Are you serious? My English is good? :?
hehehe... Please tell me truthfully... i want to know the real truth.. please don't lie to me. :cry: _________________ I can eat 5 plates of chicken rice at 1 go...! |
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Ns I'm here quite often ;-)

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#10 (permalink) Fri Oct 05, 2007 13:37 pm who is correct? (I spelt program and my friend spelt programme) |
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Based on the previous post, your English is pretty good. I'd remove "real" from "i want to know the real truth" since it's a little bit redundant, but I'm being very picky. _________________ Billie Jean is not my lover. Hee. |
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Prezbucky I'm a Communicator ;-)

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#11 (permalink) Sat Oct 13, 2007 10:49 am who is correct? (I spelt program and my friend spelt programme) |
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| prezbucky wrote: |
| Based on the previous post, your English is pretty good. I'd remove "real" from "i want to know the real truth" since it's a little bit redundant, but I'm being very picky. |
I loved picky instructors. That's how i learn.. _________________ I can eat 5 plates of chicken rice at 1 go...! |
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Ns I'm here quite often ;-)

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