Does New Zealand speak American English or British English?

The English spoken in New Zealand is very close to British English, and the spelling has always followed British English habits. Because of the influence of American culture - the daily language of the younger generation is mixed with American usage or American slang.

Affected by the American cultural invasion, some American English words have been widely used, replacing the previous British English. After 200 years of development, New Zealand English has undergone major changes in pronunciation and vocabulary, but in terms of grammar, it basically adheres to the principles of British English.

The particularity of New Zealand English often confuses Chinese people and often makes them laugh. Of course, some tourists from English-speaking countries also feel overwhelmed because New Zealanders' English is not easy to understand.

Extended information

New Zealand officially stipulates three official languages, namely English, Maori, and New Zealand Sign Language.

Maori: After the Maori people came to New Zealand from the Pacific Islands, their pronunciation changed very little. Basically, people everywhere can communicate without any problems. Maori is the language of New Zealand's indigenous Maori people and one of New Zealand's three official languages.

About a quarter of the Maori people in New Zealand speak Te reo Maori. About half of the speakers of this language are under the age of twenty-five. It is a Polynesian language (similar to other Oceanian languages ??such as Hawaiian and Tahitian) with a unique poetic and musical quality. Maori is one of the official languages ??of New Zealand.

Baidu Encyclopedia-New Zealand

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