Differences in Grammar ( American and British English )

 Present Perfect x Simple Past

In American English the Simple Past can be used with already, just and yet but in British English, it´s a little bit different.

Let´s see:

British 

I have already given her the present.

I´ve just seen her.

Have you heard the news yet ?

American

I already gave her the present.

I just saw her.

Did you heard the news yet ?


Have x Have got x Do

In British English it´s possible to use Have got or Have to express the idea of possession. In American English it´s normal to use more DO in questions.

British

They have got two computers.

Have you got a computer ?

American

They have / have got two computers.

Do you have a computer ?

Next time, we are going to see more about British and American English.

See you !