Topic: The differences between American English and British English Thesis: American English is easier to learn than British English.
I. Introduction
II. In vocabulary, AmE is easier to learn.
A. In spelling, AmE is shorter. 1. First example: removing unnecessary “u” in the word
a. Favorite(AmE) -favourite(BrE)
b. Color(AmE) -colour(BrE)
2. Second example A. Historical background B. The causes of the differences C. Thesis statement B. In reforming the word, AmE is more consistent 1. First example:
Most English words that today use -er were spelled -re at one time or another. In AmE, almost all of these have become -er, while in BrE only some of them have.
2. Second example