British English Translator
About British English
British English is the variety of English traditionally associated with the United Kingdom, especially England, and is also used in Ireland and in many international contexts. English belongs to the West Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family. British English has roughly 60 to 70 million native speakers, with many more second-language users, and it is normally written in the Latin alphabet.
A distinctive feature of British English is its standard spelling and vocabulary, including forms such as colour, centre, and lorry, which differ from common American usage. It is not a separate language from other major English standards but one of the main codified national varieties. British English has a long literary record, from Geoffrey Chaucer and William Shakespeare to later writers such as Jane Austen and Charles Dickens.
Frequently asked questions about British English
- What is British English?
- British English is the variety of English traditionally associated with the United Kingdom, especially England, and is also used in Ireland and in many international contexts. English belongs to the West Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family. British English has roughly 60 to 70 million native speakers, with many more second-language users, and it is normally written in the Latin alphabet.
- What languages can I translate British English to?
- You can translate British English to English, Welsh, and Scottish Gaelic, and 230+ other languages using Polytranslator.
- How many people speak British English?
- British English has approximately 60 million speakers worldwide.
- Is the British English translator free?
- Yes, Polytranslator's British English translator is free to use. You can translate up to 50 texts per day without an account, or sign in for 150 per day.