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British and American English

British and American English. Gema Bañuls Estela Collado. American English  is the form of English used in the United States. It includes all English dialects used within this country.

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British and American English

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  1. British and American English Gema Bañuls Estela Collado

  2. American English is the form of English used in the United States. It includes all English dialects used within this country. • British English is the form of English used in the United Kingdom. It includes all English dialects used within this country.

  3. American and British spelling differences • Words such as color, favor and honor are spelled with a -U- in British English: colour, favour, honour. • American English words ending in -ER are switched to -RE in British English. center > centre • American English words ending in -SE are switched to -CE in British English. license > licence http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSzcIM37Rr8&feature=related

  4. Different American and British words Most words in American and British English are spelled the same. However, there are a few important differences, like: - In the U.S., you fill up your car with gas → In the U.K. you fill it up with petrol. (gasolina) - In San Francisco, one walks on the sidewalk → In London, one walks on the pavement. (acera) - In New York, one uses a wrench → In Manchester, one uses a spanner. (llave) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwbpY4eNOgE

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  7. Corrections: activity 1 Write the words in the box next to the words of the table. Remember that the words of the box are Americanisms.

  8. Corrections: activity 2 2. Are the speakers in the following dialogues British or American? a) A: We’d like to hire a car, please. B: Ok. Sign these papers and let’s go out to the car park. British b) A: I’ve changed the baby’s diaper. B: Good. Now put her in the stroller, please. American

  9. c) A: My mom must be worried about me. B: Why don’t you ring her on your cell phone? American d) A: Would you like a return ticket, sir? B: No, I’d like a single ticket, please. British

  10. Corrections: activity 3 3. Replace the American words above with British words and vice versa. Use the words below. Diaper Single Cell phone Car park Return Mom Stroller Hire • Nappy……........................ • One-way…………………….... • Mobile phone………………. • Parking lot………………..…. • Round trip……………………. • Mum……………………………. • Pushchair…………………..… • Rent ……………………………..

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