luisteropdracht v4

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 4

This lesson's purpose:

• improve your listening skills
• know the difference between American and British vocabulary.  

Watch the next video. 

While watching there are some questions to check your understanding. 

You also have to fill in the grid (see next slide). 

Goodluck!

Vocabulary: English versus American

Grab a pen and paper

Copy the table and fill in while watching the video: 

Dutch :	British :	American:
broek	trousers	pants

03:59

Where does the man come from?

1. North London
2. West London
3. East London
4. South London

05:17

Where does the woman come from?

1. New York
2. London
3. Chicago
4. Dublin

06:36

Crisps are probably called crisps because of ...

1. the sound they make.
2. their taste.
3. what they are made of.

07:35

Een ander Engels woord voor trui:

09:07

The woman thinks the word rubbish is ... (hint: 4 letter word!)

10:59

According (volgens) the woman the word "cinema" is...

1. a very cute word.
2. just too fancy without reason.
3. just a word she would never use.
4. just sounds too French.

13:18

What does the man say about the word "cotton candy"?

1. It makes a lot more sense. I give you that one.
2. It makes a lot more sense. I forgive you that one.
3. It makes it a lot more sensible. I give you that one.

14:47

In America bedoelen ze met "fringes"...

1. randen
2. franjes
3. pony
4. haar

16:36

Do they use the word "parking lot" in Great Britain?

1. yes
2. no
3. maybe

Vocabulary: English versus American

Now indicate for each word whether you prefer the British or the American word. 

Finished? Upload a picture of your work on the next slide. 

Did you choose more British or more American words?

British

American

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