A2, Unit 2 British and American English

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Lesson goal

I can talk about the differences between American and British English.

Road map

Unit 2 British and American English

• Warm-up: what do you already know?
• Word quiz
• Pronunciation
• Review

Warm-up

What do you already know about the differences between British and American English?

Spelling

One major difference between British and American English is spelling. For example, British English uses 'colour' while American English uses 'color'.

Highlight the differences in spelling between British and American English and provide examples.

Pronunciation

Pronunciation is another difference. For example, the letter 'r' is pronounced more in American English than in British English.

Explain the differences in pronunciation between British and American English and provide examples.

Vocabulary

Make a list of words that are different in British and American English

Word quiz

Two teams:

• Two points for the correct answer; if it's incorrect or you on't know, the other team gets  a chance to give the correct answer for one point. 
• The team with the most points wins the game. 
• Discuss quietly in your team: max 30 seconds!

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Pronunciation

pronunciation vs pronounce

(uitspraak vs uitspreken)

Let's practice with some sentences!

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Review

I can talk about the differences between American and British English:

• Spelling
• Pronunciation
• Vocabulary