Eng presentation By Adeeba on the topic difference between American and British Language

This presentation is about how British and American languages are different from eachother

1. Difference between American and British English  Presented By: Khadija Haider Adeeba Hussain

2. Introduction English is spoken by 1.5 billion people worldwide. Used as both a native and second language. Native speakers struggle with American vs. British English differences. Key differences will be explored. So, the five major differences are: Pronunciation Spelling Vocabulary Grammar rules Common phrases and idioms 

3. Pronunciation Differences Rhotic Accents The 'r' at the end of words is pronounced.            - Example: "car" /kar/ Flatter vowel sounds. - Example: "dance" /dæns/ The 't' in the middle of words sounds like a soft 'd'. -Example: "butter" /ˈbʌdər/ Few words are pronounced differently, reflecting different regional preferences. -Example: “schedule” /ˈskedʒ.uːl/ British English  Non-Rhotic Accents The 'r' is often not pronounced. - Example: "car" /kɑ:/ More rounded vowel sounds. - Example: "dance" /da:ns/ The 't' is pronounced clearly. -Example: "butter" /ˈ bʌtə/ Few words are pronounced differently, reflecting different regional preferences. -Example: “schedule” /ˈʃed.juːl/ American English

4. Grammar Rule Differences American English Simple Past - Example : "I already ate." Collective Nouns - Example : "The team is winning." Prepositions - Example: "On the weekend." Past participle of irregular verbs - Example : "I have gotten better." Modal Verbs - Example: "I will go to the store." British English Present Perfect - Example: "I have already eaten." Collective Nouns - Example: "The team are winning." Prepositions - Example : "At the weekend." Past participle of irregular verbs - Example: "I have got better." Modal verbs - Example : "I shall go to the store."

5. Spelling difference American English -or : - Example: "color" - ize : - Example: "organize" -er : - Example: "center" -L : - Example: "traveled" Drops some silent letters. - Example: "plow" ( "plough" ) British English - our : -Example : "colour" - ise : - Example: "organise" -re : - Example: "Centre" - LL : - Example: "travelled" Retains more traditional spellings. - Example: "plough"

6. Vocabulary Variations American English Different Words for the Same Object "truck" Clothing Terms "sweater" Everyday Items "flashlight" Food Terms "cookie" Housing Terms "apartment" British English Different Words for the Same Object "lorry" Clothing Terms "jumper" Everyday Items "torch" Food Terms "biscuit" Housing Terms "flat"

7. Common Phrases and Idioms 1. American: Bite the bullet               British:   Bite the dust                  Meaning: To face something difficult or to fail. 2. American: Knock on wood British: Touch wood Meaning: A superstition to avoid bad luck. 3. American: Cut to the chase British: Get to the point Meaning: To skip unnecessary details and get to the main point.

8. Conclusion Reflect cultural influences of countries Mutually intelligible Global Communication and language learning

9. ANY QUESTIONs?

10. THANK YOU!