British vs American English History and facts

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Objectives

At the end of this lesson, you know a bit about the history 

and the influence of the British on the American language. 

At the end of this lesson, you know a bit more about the differences and similarities between American English and British English.

Programme/program

Warm-up

History 

Activity

Select the British word

1. autumn
2. fall

Select the British word.

1. cinema
2. movie theater

Select the British word.

1. cookies
2. biscuits

Select the British word.

1. sneakers
2. trainers

Select the British word.

1. maths
2. math

Select the British word.

1. bum bag
2. fanny pack

Programme/program

Warm-up

History 

Activity

History

Quick recap

1607 Jamestown (first permanent English colony)

Came up with words

Many different influences! 

But why did American and British English diverge??

Why did they diverge?

Distance and time

America went from being a colony of Britain

 to a sovereign nation.

BUT........

They still have many similarities as well as significant differences.

Let's have a look at vocabulary differences!

Programme/program

Warm-up

History 

Activity

Objectives

At the end of this lesson, you know a bit about the history 

and the influence of the British on the American language. 

At the end of this lesson, you know a bit more about the differences and similarities between American English and British English.

I know a bit more about the history and the influence of the British on the American language.

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At the end of this lesson, you know a bit more about the differences and similarities between American English and British English.

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