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American English
I. Introduction
American English, variety of the English language spoken in the United States. Although all Americans do not speak the same way, their speech has enough in common that American English can be recognized as a variety of English distinct from British English, Australian English, and other national varieties. American English has grown up with the country. It began to diverge from British English during its colonial beginnings and acquired regional differences and ethnic flavor during the settlement of the continent. Today it influences other languages and other varieties of English because it is the medium by which the attractions of American culture'' its literature, motion pictures, and television programs'' are transmitted to the world.
II. Characteristics of American English
All speakers of English share a common linguistic system and a basic set of words. But American English differs from British English, Australian English, and other national......

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