- •Theme I. Introductory course
- •1. 2. 3. 4.
- •American English
- •Differences in the spelling of American English and British English
- •What would you say?
- •Unit 2. My Biography Моя биография topical vocabulary
- •Introductory text My Biography
- •Compare
- •Remember!
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Introductory text
- •Volga State Academy of the Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism
- •Vocabulary exercises
- •Unit 4. Working Day of the Student of the Volga State Academy of the Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism Рабочий день студента Поволжской Академии Физической культуры, Спорта и Туризма
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Introductory text Working Day of the Student
- •Vocabulary exercises
- •6. 7.8.
- •Unit 5. Our English Lesson Урок английского языка
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Introductory text Our English Lesson
- •Vocabulary exercises
- •Questionnaire
- •Vocabulary exercises
- •Theme II. Tourism Unit 1. What Tourism is
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Introductory text What is Tourism?
- •Vocabulary exercises
- •Text for written translation World tourism statistics and rankings
- •Most-visited cities by international tourist arrivals
- •Unit 2. History of Tourism. Topical vocabulary
- •Introductory text History of Tourism
- •Vocabulary exercises
- •Unit 3. Types of Tourism topical vocabulary
- •Introductory text Types of Tourism
- •Vocabulary exercises
- •Text for written translation United States of America Outline of geographical position, climate, states of the usa
- •Curious reading
- •Introductory text What is culture?
- •View on culture as a process (by Mc Grew)
- •Vocabulary exercises
- •Text for written translation Language and Culture
- •Unit 2. Russian Culture
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Introductory text What Russian Culture is
- •Vocabulary exercises
- •Pattern I
- •Pattern II
- •TexTs for written translation
- •Russian Architecture
- •Modern Music
- •Russian unofficial Symbols
- •Russian Internet
- •Russian Holidays
- •Funny reading
Differences in the spelling of American English and British English
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British English |
American English | ||
|
- re |
metre centre theatre |
-er |
meter center theater |
|
-our |
colour favour honour |
-or |
color favor honor |
Thus, American English has got some peculiarities, some differences in meaning, spelling, pronunciation and usage. The history of the United States influences on American English.
Exercise 16. Write down as many American words as you can.
British English American English
Flat _____________________________
Bath _____________________________
Sweets ______________________________
Shop ______________________________
Maize _____________________________
Lift _____________________________
Chips ______________________________
Petrol ______________________________
Queue ______________________________
Postman _______________________________
Mum _______________________________
Porridge _______________________________
Football _______________________________
Tube / Underground _______________________________
Holiday _______________________________
Public Toilet _______________________________
Form _______________________________
Autumn _______________________________
The cinema _______________________________
Trainers / Gymshoes _______________________________
Exercise 17. Compare British and American English and underline differences.
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British English
American English
Have you got a brother?
to get, got, got
He is in hospital.
at the weekend
She lives in Main Street.
Do you have a brother?
to get, got, gotten
He is in the hospital.
on / over the weekend
She lives on Main Street.
Exercise 18. Use either American or British English.
What would you say?
American English British English
When do you get up?
I get up at six thirty. I get up at half past six.
Do you use the elevator / lift?
I usually take the elevator. I don’t usually take the lift.
What do you like to eat?
I like to eat candy and cookies. I like to eat sweets and biscuits.
What is your favorite sport?
Soccer is my favorite sport. Football is my favourite sport.
What grade / form are you in?
I’m in the eighth grade. I’m in the eighth form.