Jan 27th - P3 - 3V

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3,4

Welcome!

•  Sit down
• Grab your notebook + pens

Assignments:

- Come up with 3 words that are different in British and American English. Example: rubbish - garbage

Goals

I have worked on my pronunciation

I have though about what (English) accent might suit me

Before we start...

In your notebook try to write down the English accent you hear...

Plenty of accents!

Main focus of today is British and American.

What helps is using the matching vocabulary

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General tip: Find an actor, news anchor, youtube celeb, etc. whose voice you'd like to emulate (nabootsen). Take a short clip or piece of clip > copy/write what they're saying > record yourself as you try to speak in the same way > listen to it and check the differences.

Do this 2-5 x times a week if you really want to invest in your accent/pronunciation.

American English  VS  British English

You are going to watch a video where you'll hear the difference

between American English and British English.

• Pay attention to the difference in pronunciation

Listen carefully: is this American English or British English?



Can you also explain how you know?

You aren't my aunt

1. American English
2. British English

Listen carefully: is this American English or British English?



Can you also explain how you know?

I've written the word 'button'

1. American English
2. British English

Listen carefully: is this American English or British English?



Can you also explain how you know?

Fragile

1. American English
2. British English

RP = received pronunciation

(alg. beschaafd engels)

GA = general american

Options

Option A: With your speaking partner, take turns to practice pronunciation/fluency

Option B: With your speaking partner work on preperation for the Speaking test 

Homework for Fri. 31st of Jan.

Continue preparing for the Speaking test

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Watch this youtube clip about Journey to the West and make notes about the following:

- Try to summarize what the story of Journey to the West in 3 - 8 sentences

- What do you recognize from the Graphic Novel?