外研版英语必修5module1.pptVIP

M1 British and American English UK USA Canada Australia South Africa Ireland New Zealand English is used as the first language. Which two countries are the most important in using English? British English American English Do the Americans and the English people use English in exactly the same way? A. We have really everything in common with America nowadays, except of course, language. Oscar Wilde, 19th century writer B. Within a century British and American English speakers will not be able to understand each other. Henry Sweet, 19th century linguist C. America and England are two countries divided by a common language. George Bernard Shaw, 20th century writer D. It doesn’t make much of a difference whether a teacher speaks British or American English. Dave Sperling, founder of Dave’s ESL Cafe Can you tell where they are from? USA UK USA UK How? pronunciation British English American English Mum Mom programme program theatre theater realise realize write to me write me American English the first writer : British the second writer: American Why? In which ways are British and American English different? How many parts can this passage be divided into ? Part 1 ( ) The differences between British and American English Part 2 ( ) The future of English 1 4 5 7 American English British English Para. 1 the differences in Vocabulary automobile freeway gas subway cab car motorway petrol underground taxi Careful reading: Para. 2 the differences in some expressions American English British English flashlight stand in line chips French fries torch queue up crisps chips Para. 3 the differences in grammar American English British English Do you have …? My friend just arrived. on the team on the weekend Have you got …? My friend has just arrived. in the team at the weekend