American English vs British English

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo t
• Leerjaar 2

Which scentence is correct?

* We took the subway when we were on   
  vacation in Barcelona.

* We took the underground when we were on   
  holiday in Barcelona.

Aim of this lesson:

  I can regognize the difference between American English and
    British English in the written language

  I can hear the difference between American English and
   British English in the spoken language

Do you speak English?

*      pronunciation
*      spelling
*     different words

Discussion: Who speaks which British English?

Graham Norton
Cameron Diaz
Kylie Minogue
Richard Ayoade
Russel Crowe

theatre

1. British English
2. American English

colour

1. British English
2. American English

sneakers

1. British English
2. American English

cookie

1. American English
2. British English

holiday

1. American English
2. British English

What differences do they talk about?

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