Parting of speech: Birth of American English

American English includes words like 'soccer' and 'fall' that are older English terms no longer common in the UK.

Many American words derive from Algonquian languages, such as skunk, raccoon, chipmunk, moose, opossum, and caribou.

Thomas Jefferson advocated for new words and phrases to suit the new American circumstances.

Noah Webster changed spellings (e.g., dropping 'u' in 'favor' and using single 'l' in 'traveled') to create a distinct American system.

Americans use words like 'bills' instead of 'bank notes', 'mad' for angry, and 'smart' for clever, reflecting a Yankee flavor.