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America vs England
Today
You will learn about differences in the English language
You will learn some differences in the culture of two English speaking countries.
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Today
You will learn about differences in the English language
You will learn some differences in the culture of two English speaking countries.
Slide 1 - Tekstslide
English speaking countries
There are many English speaking countries, due to the fact that Great Britain was very powerful and colonized other countries.
Which do you know?
Slide 2 - Tekstslide
Name an English speaking country.
Slide 3 - Woordweb
Slide 4 - Tekstslide
Lets focus on one...
Slide 5 - Tekstslide
Name two differences
between England and America
Slide 6 - Woordweb
History of English in America
Slide 7 - Tekstslide
Differences can be seen in:
Symbols
in the UK they use pounds (£) and in the US dollars ($)
Culture
in the UK people probably wont converse with strangers in the US people are more likely to start conversation with strangers in public places
Language
in the UK they write
colour
and in the US they write
color
Slide 8 - Tekstslide
Cultural Differences
American
British
Drink
Coffee, Beer, and Wine
Tea, Beer, and Sherry. Wine on occasions.
Food
Fast food is preferred
Pub food is preferred
Sport
Baseball, American Football, Soccer, Basketball, Hockey, and Car Racing.
Cricket, Football (Soccer), Rugby, and Tennis.
Driving
Left Hand Side driving. Cars tend to have an automatic transmission.
Right Hand Side Driving. Cars tend to have a manual transmission.
Slide 9 - Tekstslide
UK
In Britain they use the metric system ( litres, grams, meters)
In the UK they use a 24 -hour clock . ( 13:00)
US
In the US they use the imperical system ( gallons, ounces, miles)
In the US they use a 12-hour clock ( 1pm)
Symbols
Slide 10 - Tekstslide
British American
Language
Slide 11 - Tekstslide
Slide 12 - Tekstslide
British or American?
Candy?
A
British
B
American
Slide 13 - Quizvraag
British or American?
Ground Floor
A
British
B
American
Slide 14 - Quizvraag
British or American?
Closet
A
British
B
American
Slide 15 - Quizvraag
British or American?
Trainers
A
British
B
American
Slide 16 - Quizvraag
British or American?
Sidewalk
A
British
B
American
Slide 17 - Quizvraag
British or American?
Film
A
British
B
American
Slide 18 - Quizvraag
British or American?
Autumn
A
British
B
American
Slide 19 - Quizvraag
British or American?
Soccer
A
British
B
American
Slide 20 - Quizvraag
British or American?
Lift
A
British
B
American
Slide 21 - Quizvraag
British or American?
Potato Chips
A
British
B
American
Slide 22 - Quizvraag
Name two differences between
British & American
Culture
Slide 23 - Woordweb
Name an item that has two
different names in UK & USA english
Slide 24 - Woordweb
Slide 25 - Video
In the UK they call it: a biscuit.
In America...?
Slide 26 - Open vraag
In the UK they call it: sweets.
In America...?
Slide 27 - Open vraag
In the Uk they call it: crisps.
In America...?
Slide 28 - Open vraag
In America they call it: elevator.
In England...?
Slide 29 - Open vraag
In America they call it: French fries.
In England...?
Slide 30 - Open vraag
The British call this : football
Americans....?
Slide 31 - Open vraag
In America they call this a sweater.
The British ......?
Slide 32 - Open vraag
In the UK they call this a cinema.
Americans call this ?
Slide 33 - Open vraag
In the UK they call this petrol.
The Americans ........???
Slide 34 - Open vraag
Americans call this pants.
The British.....?
Slide 35 - Open vraag
Name one thing you have learned/learnt.
(words or facts)
Slide 36 - Woordweb