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Originally Posted by File0
In my country the answer would be: strictly British!! Our language-exam system is based on it; our teachers must use it, even if they are native American speakers.
I use the spell-checker here and must note I have to correct my words often for I use my original knowledge... It's a bit bothersome, but also educational 
edit: I'd add that learning the words and grammar is quite different than learning the comprehension and pronunciation, so whilst I learned British grammar, I used American tapes/records too to learn the others. So in the end it's kind of a mixture of the 'two languages'. |
I am really impressed with fileO's command of written English. also many others from other lands who also write in English. All of their efforts are good. I truly admire them all.
Here in UK I feel that we can be lazy about learning other languages-- when we know that ENGLISH is taught in many other countries.
I have a few Scandinavian friends-- and their English is almost perfect.
Perhaps it is time that here in the UK Languages should be taught from early years when it is easier to assimilate them.
Re listening to AMERICAN tapes: I believe that Americans speak very differently from the British.
We see many American films and it is very noticeable how they speak so differently from English.
then again also depending which STATE they live in.
UK has so many different dialects and accents- so it can be really hard to understand many of them.
I certainly cannot understand Liverpudlian-- and lots of Scottish accents etc.
anyway I admire all of you who have or are studying English and taking part inforums such as this one.
My japanese progress is so slow because I feel I need someone to practice with.