WK13: Wednesday 10.00; A2, Unit 2 British and American English

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Welcome!

Bring

Today

Expectations: seated, whisper, headphones

Lesson goals: Holmwoods

Language spoken: English

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Homework review

Red/white group:

• Read the paragraph (without saying the name)
• The class will guess who you interviewed

Lesson goal

I can talk about the differences between

American and British English.

Road map

British and American English

• Warm-up: what do you already know?
• Word quiz
• Pronunciation
• Review

Warm-up

What do you already know about the differences between British and American English?

Spelling

One major difference between British and American English is spelling. For example, British English uses 'colour' while American English uses 'color'.

Highlight the differences in spelling between British and American English and provide examples.

Pronunciation

Pronunciation is another difference. For example, the letter 'r' is pronounced more in American English than in British English.

(water)

Explain the differences in pronunciation between British and American English and provide examples.

Vocabulary

Make a list of words that are different in British and American English.

Word quiz

Two teams:

• Two points for the correct answer; if it's incorrect or you don't know, the other team gets  a chance to give the correct answer for one point. 
• The team with the most points wins the game. 
• Discuss quietly in your team: max 30 seconds!

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Pronunciation

pronunciation vs pronounce

(uitspraak vs uitspreken)

Let's practice with some sentences!

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Review

I can talk about the differences between American and British English:

• Spelling
• Pronunciation
• Vocabulary

Finished by Tuesday 1st April

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