Zyrael 1,471 January 31, 2017 Share January 31, 2017 Not necessarily just these two, as english is a world language. Which pronunciations/terms do you prefer ? ex: "aloo-minum" v. "al-you-mini-um" "cookies" v. "biscuits" 1 veritati adhaerere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropico 226 January 31, 2017 Share January 31, 2017 i guess the american, but i use some british terms like "colour", "humour" .. that U 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachary 5,521 January 31, 2017 Share January 31, 2017 (edited) I prefer American English. That's my Final Answer! Edited January 31, 2017 by Zachary 2 Thanks Kyoshi for the Signature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothra 648 January 31, 2017 Share January 31, 2017 "cookies" v. "biscuits" I've never understood this one as a brit, since we say both over here, 'cos for us they're 2 different things 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlitterFlutter 1,583 January 31, 2017 Share January 31, 2017 I think American English is superior. I guess I am partial being American but when people start using the word bonnet i loose interest, it just sounds so old. 1 Credit to Kiki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbaTross 1,586 January 31, 2017 Share January 31, 2017 Well, Canada speaks American English, but the technical spelling of certain words is the British spelling so it's kind of like a bit of a hybrid of the two, though when there are two different words for something we usually use the American term, and largely thanks to technology defaulting to American spelling many Canadians do spell things the American way out of habit. In terms of what I prefer I never really thought about it, but though I like the touch of elegance that British English has and would probably adapt pretty easily to speaking it were I to move to England, I'm much more comfortable with my fairly American dialect currently. That said, I do enjoy fun vids like this: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=88FuCiac8IE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brony Number 42 10,069 January 31, 2017 Share January 31, 2017 I've never understood this one as a brit, since we say both over here, 'cos for us they're 2 different things They are two different things in the US too. A cookie is like a chocolate chip cookie. A biscuit is what KFC has, and you can put jelly or gravy on it. What is a cookie in UK? Well, Canada speaks American English, but the technical spelling of certain words is the British spelling so it's kind of like a bit of a hybrid of the two, though when there are two different words for something we usually use the American term, and largely thanks to technology defaulting to American spelling many Canadians do spell things the American way out of habit. In terms of what an prefer I never really thought about it, but though I like the touch of elegance that British English has and would probably adapt pretty easily to speaking it were I to move to England, I'm much more comfortable with my fairly American dialect currently. That said, I do enjoy fun vids like this: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=88FuCiac8IE Funny but he missed some! Going with the tune: Bathroom, the loo pumps, are shoes the bar, the pub wash bin, a tub (don't know if that's true but it rhymes better) biscuit, cookie a shrub, a tree (that is a stretch) A lift, elevator goodbye, see you later This is my new signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frostgage 7,975 January 31, 2017 Share January 31, 2017 I'm American but lived in London a long time, I love a lot of the slang lol. Bare peak innit 3 Signature by Lacerna | You should fill out my Johari Window. All the cool kids are doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vox 870 January 31, 2017 Share January 31, 2017 I'm a huge anglophile. quite a few of my family members formerly lived in the UK so the slang and spelling has rubbed off. Admittedly I willingly picked it up. I'll go with British English. 1 Who you jiving with that cosmik debris? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brightbart 268 January 31, 2017 Share January 31, 2017 I prefer American English. British English can have a lot of slang, high pitch to it, and is depending on the accent very difficult to understand. Before I spent time in England I thought British English sounded posh and more sophisticated than American English..oh how wrong I was. Not that American English is entirely nice sounding either, I just think overall it is more pleasant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenholmZombie 1,330 January 31, 2017 Share January 31, 2017 I've lived in Maine my entire life, and I grew up speaking and writing in American English, however, a lot of Mainers use British spelling for words like "color" and "honor" because of the large Canadian tourist population we have here in the border areas. I prefer the British spelling methods (the U) personally. Both have their flaws and benefits. RavenholmZombie - Brony since 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sovereign Leader Rarity 12,006 January 31, 2017 Share January 31, 2017 I definitely perfer American English. British English sounds so flipping old that it gets annoying quite quickly. Trust me, I live in Britain and am subjugated to listen to that racket every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganondorf8 11,315 January 31, 2017 Share January 31, 2017 Since I'm originally from England, British English is my preference. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormBlaze 992 January 31, 2017 Share January 31, 2017 British english is the original English language so everything we say is correct. 3 DeviantArt ~~~ YouTube ~~~ MLP Forum Store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SONICchaos 824 January 31, 2017 Share January 31, 2017 (edited) Are you having a giggle mate? Have you completely lost the pot? I can assure you im no Billy no-mates! So take your muppet mate over there and go back grand 7th ya barmy git! Im sorry I have no idea what im talking about Edited January 31, 2017 by SONICchaos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Fox 5,950 January 31, 2017 Share January 31, 2017 British English, just because I'm South African, and it's more prevalent there, I say, what what. Happy minion of The Fabulous One! Signature by Midnightive Check out my blog! https://mlpforums.com/blog/1083-sunny-side-den/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormBlaze 992 January 31, 2017 Share January 31, 2017 They are two different things in the US too. A cookie is like a chocolate chip cookie. A biscuit is what KFC has, and you can put jelly or gravy on it. What is a cookie in UK? Funny but he missed some! Going with the tune: Bathroom, the loo pumps, are shoes the bar, the pub wash bin, a tub (don't know if that's true but it rhymes better) biscuit, cookie a shrub, a tree (that is a stretch) A lift, elevator goodbye, see you later A cookie over here is the choc chip type cookie. ITS A COOKIE ffs everything else is a biscuit!! if its got chocolate on it then its a chocolate biscuit. then we call various types by their brand name/type, for example, custard creams, jammy dodgers, bourbons. you Americans call crackers biscuits, so what the heck is a cracker over there?? DeviantArt ~~~ YouTube ~~~ MLP Forum Store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansel 1,512 January 31, 2017 Share January 31, 2017 (edited) British English.Get your language sorted, yah yanks. Back when I was in school, I had a Canadian teacher in maths class. I left some my stuff at home, and when I asked if I could borrow the rubber she had, I got sent out of class.Was a while before I found out why. Edited January 31, 2017 by Hansel 3 Pancakes taste like well seasoned DVD cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormBlaze 992 January 31, 2017 Share January 31, 2017 we had an American Chemistry teacher who had trained herself to not pronounce aluminium the US way. we kept trying to make her slip up. DeviantArt ~~~ YouTube ~~~ MLP Forum Store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripri 3 January 31, 2017 Share January 31, 2017 It depends. I prefer using biscuits. Cookies sounds too childish, besides it translates to cake here for some odd reason even though its not friggin cake. But due to being brainwashed by movies as a kid i am mostly used to American English. But i am used to colour instead of color. I blame GameBoy Colour for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pripyat Pony 2,608 January 31, 2017 Share January 31, 2017 British english is the original English language so everything we say is correct. ^This. As for not understanding slang, as long as Americans who come to the UK on holiday don't talk about walking around in their new pants, don't mention fanny packs and remember the difference between a cookie and a biscuit, they should be fine. This link might be useful if you are wondering what the difference between a biscuit and a cookie is: http://blog.oxforddictionaries.com/2014/05/biscuit-vs-cookie/ Oh, and don't tell a Scotsman that he's English or you might get a smack round the head. O_o I've noticed that a lot of Americans think that the UK is all England when in fact it's England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. 2 Signature and avatar by Pucksterv. Want an Equestria Girls version, a pixel pony, or an Equalised version of your OC? Go here for links to shops here: https://mlpforums.com/blog/2506/entry-16610-details-of-my-shops/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripri 3 January 31, 2017 Share January 31, 2017 ^This. As for not understanding slang, as long as Americans who come to the UK on holiday don't talk about walking around in their new pants, don't mention fanny packs and remember the difference between a cookie and a biscuit, they should be fine. This link might be useful if you are wondering what the difference between a biscuit and a cookie is: http://blog.oxforddictionaries.com/2014/05/biscuit-vs-cookie/ Oh, and don't tell a Scotsman that he's English or you might get a smack round the head. O_o I've noticed that a lot of Americans think that the UK is all England when in fact it's England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Dost thou Luna approve of thee royal way of speaketh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brony Number 42 10,069 January 31, 2017 Share January 31, 2017 @StormBlaze a cracker is hard, crunchy, sold in a box. Biscuits are fluffy, fresh baked, usually warm. I just saw that wikipedia calls a cracker a type of biscuit. This is my new signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentis Soliloquy 3,025 January 31, 2017 Share January 31, 2017 This topic is nuts! I speak Australian English, which is essentially English UK as it would appear in a choose your preferred language option. I detest Google, Microsoft and all their affiliates because they try to correct me when I type original English correctly. I hate spelling colour "color" or the computer trying to tell me how to spell like a darn yank. I speak the King's English! (Not the President's English) shrub, a tree (that is a stretch)A shrub is actually a bush not a tree. 2 PonyvilleLive! Check out our awesome range of music, podcasts, video and more!My various Roleplay Characters Avatar Credits: Yakovlev-vad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggg-2 3,553 January 31, 2017 Share January 31, 2017 American English. "Zed" just pisses me off and it's annoying to me that they pronounce the H in herb and herbal. It's silent unless it's a name. (not to mention it's apparently closer to the original French pronunciation.) Don't be a nerd. Join the herd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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