American vs British English

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American vs British English

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

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.

1. Sentence 1
2. Sentence 2

What are the differences between British and American English?

Differences

*      pronunciation
*      spelling
*      words

Spelling

British English - American English

favour - favor
organise - organize
centre - center

travelling - traveling

Words

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

biscuit - cookie (=koekje)

Pronunciation

- difference in intonation -> tomato

- difference in stress -> adult

cot

1. British English
2. American English

plough

1. British English
2. American English

bangs

1. British English
2. American English

Driving licence

1. British English
2. American English

traffic circle

1. British English
2. American English

Turn signal

1. British English
2. American English

Takeaway

1. British English
2. American English

What other examples of words can you think of?

Exercise

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What have you learned today?