2. British English
• It is spoken in England,
Northern Ireland, Scotland,
Wales.
• The written form is
characterised by a high degree
of uniformity.
• Spoken forms vary
considerably. Dialects and
accents vary not only between
countries in England, Wales,
Scotland, Northern Ireland but
also within these countries.
American English
• American English is the
form of English used in the
USA. It includes all English
dialects used within the
USA.
3. Differences
• Differences refer to:
• Pronunciation
• Vocabulary
• Spelling
• Grammar
• Punctuation
• Idioms
• Formatting of dates and numbers
4. Vocabulary
British English
• Petrol
• Lorry
• Luggage
• Queue
• Holiday
• Taxi
• Pram
• Aerial
• Lift
• Flat
American English
• Gasoline
• Truck
• Baggage
• Line
• Vacation
• Cab
• Baby carriage
• Antenna
• Elevator
• Apartment
21. Englishman in New York
• I don’t drink coffee I
take … my dear
• I like my …. done on one
side
• And you can hear it in
my …. when I talk
• I’m an … in New York
• See me walking down
Fifth Avenue
• A … cane here at my
side
• I take it everywhere I
walk
• I’m an Englishman in
New York
22. • If, “MANNERS MAKETH
MAN” as someone said
• Then he’s the … of the
day
• It takes a man to suffer
ignorance and smile
• Be yourself no matter
what they say
• …, propriety can lead to
….
• You could end up as the
only one
• Gentleness, sobriety are
… in this society
• At night a candle’s
brighter than the sun.
