The code has been copied to your clipboard. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Hong Kong was a British colony for 156 years before reverting to Chinese control in 1997. English is still widely spoken and taught today ...

Over the years, folks in the U.K. have lamented the American influence on British English. Paul McCartney’s father famously reacted to the lyrics “She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah” by asking his son, ...

A stall outside Windsor Castle flies the stars and stripes and the Union Jack to commemorate Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding. Credit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images It's official, then: Meghan ...

Brits can get rather sniffy about the English language – after all, they originated it. But a Google search of the word “Americanisms” turns up claims that they are swamping, killing and absorbing ...

English is a global language, but depending on where it is spoken, the language can differs significantly. British English and American English are two widely spoken languages, with several variations ...

Every language has a few phrases that don't always translate well -- and the British English has some absolute corkers. The team at the Business Insider UK office have compiled a list of the best ...

My family moved from the US to the Netherlands, where my children learned British English. Even though it's the same language, words' meanings are so different. My son's grandma didn't understand when ...

Anyone who has ever taken a ride in an elevator or ordered a regular coffee in a fast food restaurant would be forgiven for thinking that Americanisms are taking over the English language. But new ...

Even though many Nigerians speak perfect English in everyday conversations with family, friends and colleagues, some are taking extra classes to learn to speak with a polished British accent. It is ...

Every language has a few phrases that don't always translate well — and the British English has some absolute corkers. The team at the Business Insider UK office have compiled a list of the best ...