In many ways, compared to British English, American English differs in its grammar, phonology and vocabulary. Because of this, American English is regarded as a distorted version of proper British English. In contrast, British English is regarded as proper English. | In many ways, compared to British English, American English differs in its grammar, phonology and vocabulary. Because of this, American English is regarded as a distorted version of proper British English. In contrast, British English is regarded as proper English. |