Word processors are a wonderful invention. Word processing programs make it simple to move paragraphs around, re-organize text and re-write sentences as needed until your document is complete. There is no doubt that a spell checker is a great help — obviously, they can catch a great many spelling errors. And since MS Word offers separate language settings for US,…
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British vs. American English
One of the most frustrating areas for English-language learners is the difference in spelling and grammar rules between British and American English. Native speakers learn a consistent set of grammar and spelling rules that apply in their country and only later learn that other spellings, other grammar rules may be applied elsewhere. Second language-learners are confronted with both systems from…