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British English vs American English

British vs. American English
Any preference? 
Any examples?

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This lesson contains 10 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 3 videos.

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British vs. American English
Any preference? 
Any examples?

Slide 1 - Slide

American English
British English
pavement
sidewalk

Slide 2 - Drag question

American English
British English
garbage
rubbish

Slide 3 - Drag question

More differences
(dust)bin -----> wastepaper basket
glasses ------> eyeglasses
squash ---------> racquetball
horse riding------->horseback riding

Slide 4 - Slide

Slide 5 - Video

Slide 6 - Video

Slide 7 - Video

learnenglish.britishcouncil.org

Slide 8 - Link

create.kahoot.it

Slide 9 - Link

create.kahoot.it

Slide 10 - Link

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