4HV American/British

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 4,5

This lesson's purpose:

• improve your listening skills
• know the difference between American and British vocabulary.  

Vocabulary: English versus American

Grab a pen and paper

Copy the table and fill in while watching the video: 

Dutch :	British :	American:
broek	trousers	pants

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Where does the man come from?

1. North London
2. West London
3. East London
4. South London

Where does the woman come from?

1. New York
2. London
3. Chicago
4. Dublin

Crisps are probably called crisps because of ...

1. the sound they make.
2. their taste.
3. what they are made of.

Een ander Engels woord voor trui (not sweater or jumper):

The woman thinks the word rubbish is ... (hint: 4 letter word!)

According (volgens) the woman the word "cinema" is...

1. a very cute word.
2. just too fancy without reason.
3. just a word she would never use.
4. just sounds too French.

What does the man say about the word "cotton candy"?

1. It makes a lot more sense. I give you that one.
2. It makes a lot more sense. I forgive you that one.
3. It makes it a lot more sensible. I give you that one.

In America bedoelen ze met "fringes"...

1. randen
2. franjes
3. pony
4. haar

Do they use the word "parking lot" in Great Britain?

1. yes
2. no
3. maybe

English versus American:
which do you prefer?