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Part 1: American English vs British English spelling

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Words which end with '–er' in American English,

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often end in '–re' in British English.

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For example: 'I live in the center of town.'

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changes to 'centre'.

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Normally, verbs which end in '–ize' in American English

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can be spelt in British English with either '–ize' or '–ise'.

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For example: 'Can you organize the meeting?',

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changes to 'organise' (or 'organize').

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Sometimes words with '–or' in American English

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can be spelt in British English using '–our'.

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For example: 'What's your favorite color?'

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changes to 'favourite' 'colour'.

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It doesn't matter whether you use

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American English or British English spelling.

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Just make sure you use one or the other.