English is spoken in many places. As a result, it is also spoken in many ways. There are differences in vocabulary, idioms, grammar and accent.
The two main varieties of English are British English (abbreviated BrE) and American English (AmE). The differences in grammar are minor, but differences in vocabulary and accent can sometimes be a problem, even for native English speakers. So here are some links to help ESL students.
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Amy
26/1/2012 01:32:31 pm
I don't care what accent I can speak. I only want to speak ENGLISH spontaneously, naturely, flulently. :-)
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Giuseppe (a.k.a. joe3)
29/1/2012 11:30:30 pm
Some students care which accent/version of English they speak, some don't.
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Giuseppe
29/1/2012 11:31:49 pm
sorry, last sentence should finish "you might lose out on opportunities".
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