British v Am English

Today


  • You will learn about differences in the English language
  • You will  learn some differences in the culture of two English speaking countries. 
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Today


  • You will learn about differences in the English language
  • You will  learn some differences in the culture of two English speaking countries. 

Slide 1 - Slide

History of English in America

Slide 2 - 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

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Op welke vlakken verschillen American en British English van elkaar?

Slide 4 - Open question

Vocabulary
British and American English differ in the way they use vocabulary. 
Truck and Lorry have the same meaning = vrachtwagen.

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Differences in spelling
There are also differences in spelling between American and British English.

Slide 6 - Slide

Differences in grammar
There are a few diffences in grammar

Slide 7 - 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 8 - 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

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British                American  
Language

Slide 10 - Slide

Slide 11 - Slide

British or American?
Candy?
A
British
B
American

Slide 12 - Quiz

British or American?
Ground Floor
A
British
B
American

Slide 13 - Quiz

British or American?
Closet
A
British
B
American

Slide 14 - Quiz

British or American?
Trainers
A
British
B
American

Slide 15 - Quiz

British or American?
Sidewalk
A
British
B
American

Slide 16 - Quiz

British or American?
Film
A
British
B
American

Slide 17 - Quiz

British or American?
Autumn
A
British
B
American

Slide 18 - Quiz

British or American?
Soccer
A
British
B
American

Slide 19 - Quiz

British or American?
Lift
A
British
B
American

Slide 20 - Quiz

British or American?
Potato Chips
A
British
B
American

Slide 21 - Quiz

Is het woord 'candy' (snoep) British of American English?
A
British
B
American

Slide 22 - Quiz

Wat is dan de Britse benaming voor snoep?

Slide 23 - Open question

American English vocabulary
Soda
Cilantro
Purse
Stove
Pacifier

Slide 24 - Drag question

Is this American or British spelling?
colour?
A
American
B
British

Slide 25 - Quiz

Slide 26 - Slide

Name two differences between
British & American
Culture

Slide 27 - Mind map

Name an item that has two
different names in UK & USA english

Slide 28 - Mind map

Now put your textbook on the table
- Grammatica

- Onregelmatige werkwoorden (Irregular verbs)
- Chunks / common phrases
- De woordjes (vocabulary) Nederlands-->Engels                   Engels-->Nederlands

What do you want extra practice with?


Slide 29 - Slide

How is studying going?

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Slide 31 - Video

In the UK they call it: a biscuit.
The American...?

Slide 32 - Open question

In the UK they call it: sweets.
The American...?

Slide 33 - Open question

In the Uk they call it: crisps.
The American...?

Slide 34 - Open question

In America they call it: elevator.
The British...?

Slide 35 - Open question

In America they call it: French fries.
The British...?

Slide 36 - Open question

The British call this : football
Americans....?

Slide 37 - Open question

In America they call this a sweater.
The British ......?

Slide 38 - Open question

In the UK they call this a cinema.
Americans call this ?

Slide 39 - Open question

In the UK they call this petrol.
The Americans ........???

Slide 40 - Open question

Americans call this pants.
The British.....?

Slide 41 - 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.

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