Instituto Superior San Pío X

Sub. Teacher: Agustín Palavecino

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Revision time!
• How much do you remember of the topics we covered T
last class?

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British vs. American English
• Let’s watch the videos and learn! Take notes about as many T
differences as you can. In groups, compare your notes.

• Varieties of English | English Language Learning Tips |

Cambridge English
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Where are these people from?
• Notice any words you might hear T

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Where are these people from?
• Notice any words you might hear T

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What do you think?

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• Which variation of English do you like best?

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British vs. American English
• British accents T

-Cockey (working class people in London)

“th” pronounced as /f/
drop of “h” at the beginning of words (e.g. “holiday”) W
-”Posh” English -> R.P. (Received Pronunciation) -> Queen’s English
Signal of superior social status
Clear pronunciation of “h” at the beginning of sounds
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Inaudible “r” in words like “heart”
Long vowels (e.g. darling)

• Read the material and explain the difference between football and F
soccer in your own words. What other differences can you mention?