American vs British English

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American vs British English

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Slide 2 - Vidéo

British vs American

We are going to focus on the differences between British English and American English.

Aim:

- raise awareness

- expand vocabulary

- knowing and recognising the differences

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Which sentence is correct
1. We took the underground when we were on holiday in Barcelona.
2. We took the subway when we were on vacation in Barcelona.

Sentence 1

Sentence 2

Slide 5 - Quiz

What are the differences between British and American English?

Slide 6 - Question ouverte

Differences

* pronunciation
* spelling
* words

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Spelling

British English - American English

favour - favor
organise - organize
centre - center

travelling - traveling

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Words

British English - Amercan English
autumn - fall (= herfst)
lorry - truck (=vrachtwagen)

biscuit - cookie (=koekje)

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Pronunciation

What other examples of words can you think of?

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Exercise

Fill in the worksheet.

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What have you learned today?

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