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Iwanttofly4 Posted 16 years ago
Speech & Pronunciation

Which version of English is more common in West Europe, academically?

I would like to known, which version of English are small pupils in West European countries taught?
American or British, or something else?

Here are the countries expecially in question.

1. France
2. Germany
3. Spain
4. Portugal
5. Italy

If you know, please also tell me about Russia.
  

Top answer

I don't know. Either will do. I prefer American English.

— Anonymous

  • I don't know.
  • Either will do.
  • I prefer American English.
  • It's the majority - 70% of all native English speakers are from USA, 16% from UK.
  • It's also spelled better.
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I don't know. Either will do. I prefer American English. It's the majority - 70% of all native English speakers are from USA, 16% from UK. It's also spelled better. Note that this is the opinion of an American.



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Thank you for your answer.

But my question is about education in those places. e.g.

- In which version of English are their English textbooks written?
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In Italy, it's British English.
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