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Week 20/ P4: Differences between UK and USA
Differences between the UK and the USA
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Middelbare school
havo
Leerjaar 2
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Differences between the UK and the USA
Slide 1 - Slide
Welcome H2C
Slide 2 - Slide
Today
You will learn about differences in the English language.
You will learn some differences in the culture of two English speaking countries.
Slide 3 - Slide
Name two differences
British vrs Americans
Slide 4 - Mind map
History of English in America
Slide 5 - Slide
Differences can be seen in:
Symbols
in the UK they use pounds (£) and in the US dollars ($)
Culture
in the UK people probably wont converse with strangers in the US people more likely to start conversation with strangers in public places
Language
in the UK they write
colour
and in the US they write
color
Slide 6 - Slide
Culture Differences
American
British
Drink
Coffee, Beer, and Wine
Tea, Beer, and Sherry. Wine on occasions.
Food
Fast food is preferred
Pub food is prefferred
Sport
Baseball, American Football, Soccer, Basketball, Hockey, and Car Racing.
Cricket, Football (Soccer), Rugby, and Tennis.
Driving
Left Hand Side driving. Cars tend to have an automatic transmission.
Right Hand Side Driving. Cars tend to have a manual transmission.
Slide 7 - Slide
UK
In Britain they use the metric system ( litres, grams, meters)
In the UK they use a 24 -hour clock . ( 13:00)
US
In the US they use the imperical system ( gallons, ounces, miles)
In the US they use a 12-hour clock ( 1pm)
Symbols
Slide 8 - Slide
British American
Language
Slide 9 - Slide
Slide 10 - Slide
British or American?
Candy
A
British
B
American
Slide 11 - Quiz
British or American?
Ground Floor
A
British
B
American
Slide 12 - Quiz
British or American?
Closet
A
British
B
American
Slide 13 - Quiz
British or American?
Trainers
A
British
B
American
Slide 14 - Quiz
British or American?
Sidewalk
A
British
B
American
Slide 15 - Quiz
British or American?
Film
A
British
B
American
Slide 16 - Quiz
British or American?
Autumn
A
British
B
American
Slide 17 - Quiz
British or American?
Soccer
A
British
B
American
Slide 18 - Quiz
British or American?
Lift
A
British
B
American
Slide 19 - Quiz
British or American?
Potato Chips
A
British
B
American
Slide 20 - Quiz
Name two differences between
British & American
Culture
Slide 21 - Mind map
Name an item that has two
different names in UK & USA english
Slide 22 - Mind map
In the UK they call it: a biscuit.
The American...?
Slide 23 - Open question
Slide 24 - Video
In the UK they call it: sweets.
The American...?
Slide 25 - Open question
In the Uk they call it: crisps.
The American...?
Slide 26 - Open question
In America they call it: elevator.
The British...?
Slide 27 - Open question
In America they call it: French fries.
The British...?
Slide 28 - Open question
The British call this : football
Americans....?
Slide 29 - Open question
In America they call this a sweater.
The British ......?
Slide 30 - Open question
In the UK they call this a cinema.
Americans call this ?
Slide 31 - Open question
In the UK they call this petrol.
The Americans ........???
Slide 32 - Open question
Americans call this pants.
The British.....?
Slide 33 - Open question
Translate
Morgen gaan wij naar de bios.
Zet de dozen in de achterbak.
Kan je mijn broek meenemen?
Ik wil graag een portie friet.
Slide 34 - Slide
Today's Tasks
1. Finish Task Theme 5 page 80 TB
due 29 mei 2023
2. Book Hatchet assignment
due 23 mei 2023
>> Zelfstandig werken in stilte!
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Slide 36 - Slide
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