Differences between English varieties and global English

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

Varieties of English

Planning

American, British and Australian English --> 10 minutes

Statement exercise --> 20 minutes

Quiz: British vs. American English --> 10 minutes

Reflection --> 10 minutes

American, British and Australian English

What are the three main differences between the three varieties of English?

--> Write them down on paper.

What are the three main differences between the three varieties of English?
--> 2 minutes

Ranking (1 minute)

American, British and Australian English:

Rank the three varieties from best to worst

--> use the papers you received

Why have you ranked them this way?
--> explain your ranking

Statements (20 minutes)

First part:

- Look at the eleven statements on the card.

- Think about your opinion --> write them down if you want.

--> Look at the hand-out for information about global English

---> 8 minutes --> I will come help if you need help.

Part 2:

-Share your opinions with your neighbour.

- Make sure to at least discuss the marked ones!

--> 7 minutes

We will discuss the marked statements together afterwards.

I prefer American English over British English. 

American English sounds dumb.

British English sounds too posh. 

I am aware that speaking a variety of English that is not really valued, can lead to negative consequences. 

If there were to be one global English, I would want to learn that variety over any other varieties.

Quiz

Is it British or American English?

--> The word will be shown on the board and I will pronounce it.

--> Raise the cardboard sign according to your answer (American or British English)

Tomato

Castle

Zebra

Trainers

Flashlight

Bell pepper

Cheque

Grey

Mustache

Reflection

Do you view the varieties of English (American and British) as equal?

Will the varieties of English be seen as equal (British and American)?

Is it possible for one global English to exist and be carried through?