Difference British/American English

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British vs. American English

Dessert 2.2

Filmpje???

https://youtu.be/IMitmSFApXA

Can you think of
any other words?

Differences

• Accent
• Spelling
• Words (vocabulary)
• Grammar

Which version of English is better?

1. British English
2. American English

Both are correct!

What do British people call 'chips'?

1. Crisps
2. Chips
3. Potato chips
4. Potato slices

What do British people call 'patat'?

1. Crispy sticks
2. Potato crisps
3. French fries
4. Chips

What do you call this in American English?

1. Jumper
2. Sweater
3. Hoodie
4. Long-sleeved shirt

British

American

Trainers

Sneakers

Pants

Trousers

Cookie

Biscuit

Which letter is often dropped in American spelling?

1. a
2. e
3. o
4. u

Which letter is often dropped in British English speech?

1. t
2. k
3. h
4. r

Which accent do you like most?

1. British
2. American
3. Irish
4. Other...

What do the blue countries have in common?

Starter 2.2

There are many benefits of holding a commonwealth passport, which include visa-free travel, education, and business opportunities. Because of the connection with the UK, Commonwealth citizens do not require visas to enter the UK and can spend up to six months to a year there.

Starter 2.2

What to do next?

Either:

- Read "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas" 

- Work on Book Project