Cambridge lesson 1

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

Introduction

What would you like to know about me?

Ask questions in:

English

Dutch

Frisian

Ms Gerbrich van Dekken

Stand up

I will call out 

the months of the year.

If it's your month:

stand up,

tell me your name

and something you would like to tell me about yourself.

Today's class

• Starter: getting to know eachother!

• Main course:

- Cambridge B2 first for schools

- Lessons and Teams

- Books and contract

- Cambridge exams and preparation

• Dessert: The RP vs. GA quiz!

I have three children: one boy and two girls

I am a big fan of Americana music

I used to be a hairdresser

Lessons and Teams

Books and contract

Dessert 2.2

Filmpje???

https://youtu.be/IMitmSFApXA

British vs. American English QUIZ

• 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...

Thank you for playing