English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)

SPELLING IN BRITISH ENGLISH AND AMERICAN ENGLISH

British English uses “s”; American English uses “z”.
Organise: British
Organize: America

British English uses “our”; American English uses “or”
Favour: British.
Favor: American

British English doubles letter; American English uses single letters.
Programme: British English
Program: American English
Labelling: British English
Labeling: American English

Note that it is okay to use any of the forms as Nigerians provided you’re consistent.
GAB

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