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Where is American English not chosen as the dialect of English taught as a second language?
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There is generally no single policy across different countries as to what English is taught across the board. Countries in Europe and Asia default to British English - the most popular textbooks (Headway, Matters, etc.) are based on British English. I imagine this may be different in Latin American countries - but I have no data on this.
A very common scenario around the world is American teachers teaching using British English materials. Students are also exposed to more American English through global media. Many teachers are only tangentially aware of the range of differences between the two Englishes leading to frequent confusion.
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