English Variations: UK vs. US

Is it okay to use American English in the UK? Half yes, half no! Not all English is the same. Let's take a look at the differences between British English and American English below? (UK vs US)

①Spelling Differences

Color: colour vs color

Center: centre vs center

Realize: realise vs realize

②Everyday Vocabulary

Elevator: lift vs elevator

Apartment: flat vs apartment

Vacation: holiday vs vacation

③School-related Vocabulary

Grade: form vs grade

Principal: head teacher vs principal

Elementary School: primary school vs elementary school

Of course, there shouldn't be any problem understanding each other. Also, while there were differences in the past, they can be used interchangeably nowadays. However, if you need to localize it for each country, you should acknowledge these differences. I've heard that people who are very particular about language will continue to correct you if you use different terms.

If you are planning to expand overseas to the UK and the US, it is recommended that you be careful about these differences!