Difference U.S./British English, and building your professional vocabulary

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 4

British vs. American English

Dessert 2.2

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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

JOB EDITION

Words about Profession:

In this lesson you will make a mind map of 26 Dutch words that you will need to use in your future work/internship/future job and translate these words into English.

Inleiding op het thema:

You and your job.

Neem de woorden met de studenten door

Lesson 3 mindmap

Link naar de mindmap

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Studenten werken in groepjes van 3 en vullen het woordweb in het Nederlands in. Na het invullen gaan ze hun woordweb vergelijken met een ander groepje.

Na het vergelijken gaan studenten kijken welke woorden ze in willen vullen op hun A-Z wordlist (task 1)

Example